Post by 14elesvik on Mar 25, 2013 17:05:37 GMT -5
Capitalism is defined by the constant striving towards material gain and being rewarded by one's merit.
Many characters exhibit the desire for material gain. Uncle Ben, Willie's brother, is almost synonymous with material gain. Willie Loman often talked about how Ben went into the jungle and found a diamond.
Willie also shows the desire for material gain. For one, Willie looks up to Ben. Whenever, Willie feels desperate or lonely, Ben shows up in his 'imaginings' to give him the advice of looking for the diamond in the jungle.
Bernard, however, shows the hard-work aspect of Capitalism and he ends up with material success. Bernard, a friend of Willie's son Biff, perpetually is shown worrying about studying and Math. Although being studious does not necessarily show merit, his struggle to improve himself and work hard shows the merit side of Capitalism. In the end of the story, Bernard is revealed to have become so successful that he is a 'big-shot' lawyer arguing in front Supreme Court. Bernard had worked hard and was rewarded with a successful reputation.
Many characters show the desire for riches, but only Bernard, an obscure character, shows both sides of capitalism: desire and merit.
Therefore, Bernard is the best representation of Capitalism.
Many characters exhibit the desire for material gain. Uncle Ben, Willie's brother, is almost synonymous with material gain. Willie Loman often talked about how Ben went into the jungle and found a diamond.
Willie also shows the desire for material gain. For one, Willie looks up to Ben. Whenever, Willie feels desperate or lonely, Ben shows up in his 'imaginings' to give him the advice of looking for the diamond in the jungle.
Bernard, however, shows the hard-work aspect of Capitalism and he ends up with material success. Bernard, a friend of Willie's son Biff, perpetually is shown worrying about studying and Math. Although being studious does not necessarily show merit, his struggle to improve himself and work hard shows the merit side of Capitalism. In the end of the story, Bernard is revealed to have become so successful that he is a 'big-shot' lawyer arguing in front Supreme Court. Bernard had worked hard and was rewarded with a successful reputation.
Many characters show the desire for riches, but only Bernard, an obscure character, shows both sides of capitalism: desire and merit.
Therefore, Bernard is the best representation of Capitalism.