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with no special or distinctive features; normal.
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This goes without saying that what is said to be ordinary, is a subjective matter and changes from one person to the next.
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"Willy Loman is designed to be a protagonist capable of sustaining the scope, depth and sheer dramatic tension traditionally associated with legendary figures from the grand theatrical past"
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As is true with most of Arthur Miller's plays, he wishes to teach his audience, force them to confront something 'wrong' with society. Thus, presenting Willy Loman as an 'ordinary man' is pivotal to the play. Having the protagonist be an ordinary man allows the audience to see and become aware of how they have become entangled in the snare of Consumerism or grandeur of the American dream.
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Cheatography n. The art of mapping complex subjects into clear, instantly navigable reference guides.
