Willy Loman has been called a modern tragic hero because, among other things, he is a common man; he is not “highly renowned and prosperous” like the tragic heroes of traditional tragedies. As a common man, what is Willy struggling against? Write a paper in which you analyze the internal and external forces Willy struggles against to maintain his dignity. Use three secondary sources. One of your sources might be used to explain a specific concept related to tragedies; the other two sources should be specifically related to the play.
