Happy Loman: A Living Disgrace In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Happy Loman is distinguished by his exorbitant insecurity. He constantly relies on other people's opinions to make his own decisions. His degrading attitude towards women makes him an immature man. The reason his is so insecure is because of the example that is set by his father, Willy. Happy is always following the opinions of other people. Whether it's his father Willy, or his mother Linda, he consistently makes sure that his opinion coincides with everyone else's. When Willy asks Biff if Oliver gave him a good welcome, Happy intrud