In Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman', the story revolves around Willy Loman, an aging salesman struggling with the decline of his career and his unfulfilled aspirations of success. The play explores the American Dream's allure and its often destructive impact on individuals like Willy. The scene in focus depicts Willy's confrontation with his own failure, as he reminisces about his past ambitions and questions the value of his pursuits. Throughout the play, symbols such as the car, the stockings, and the garden represent Willy's hopes and disillusionment. Miller’s use of dialogue reveals Willy’s increasing mental instability and his desperation to achieve recognition. The phrase 'the American Dream' is central to Willy's worldview, yet the play critically examines its limitations and the societal pressures that sustain it. Short phrases like 'a kind of failure' and 'empty pockets' encapsulate Willy's personal crisis and societal critique.