"Death of a Salesman" and the Simpsons

Ok, I just finished reading the play "Death of a Salesman." I was struck by similarities between the main character of the play, Willy, and Gil, the pathetic salesman on the Simpsons. Willy bemoans the fact that he talks too much and he gets pushed around and stuff. Gil tends to do the same thing and either talk himself out of a sale or have it taken by a more suave colleauge. Has anyone else read this play? and if so, do you see the similarities that I've mentioned as well as others? Just thought I'd put this out there.

Sam :o)

I've read the play, I think you've made an interesting analogy ;)

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Mr. Burns: "...and this is the playroom." Actor: "You can't eat the orange and throw the peel away! A man is not a piece of fruit!" Burns: "I ordered this play CLOSED! CLOSE IT, I say!!!"

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I read that in my senior year of high school (last year). I never thought about comparing him to Gil, but I can see your point. Interesting.

Austin

did you have any help putting that together or did you do it on your own?

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I think the movie "Glengarry Glen Ross" may have more to do with the roots of Gil, but Willy Loman could be part of him.

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