Death Of A Salesman: Willy Loman is A Tragic Hero Willy Loman is indeed a pathetic and tragic hero of "Death of a Salesman". His problems stem from his own delusions, the American Dream turning s our and misunderstanding his job and family. All of this tells the story o f everyday people in American society. His environment is changing faster than his beli efs which is why he is in the dilemma that he is in now. His own delusions are a result of his failure to succeed in l ife. He still believes he is popular, respected and good looking. But at age 63, he is none of those. Nobody liked him that much since very few people c