* Willy Loman: The protagonist, a 63-year-old salesman who is struggling to make ends meet and is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
* Linda Loman: Willy's wife, a loyal but exhausted woman who tries to hold the family together.
* Biff Loman: Willy's older son, a 34-year-old man who has never been able to find success in life and is struggling with alcoholism.
* Happy Loman: Willy's younger son, a 32-year-old man who is more successful than Biff but is also shallow and materialistic.
* Ben Loman: Willy's older brother, a successful businessman who appears to Willy as a ghost and gives him advice.
The Relationship Between Willy and Linda
Willy and Linda have been married for over 30 years, and their relationship is strained by Willy's infidelity, his constant need for attention, and his inability to provide for the family. Linda loves Willy, but she is also frustrated by him and tired of his constant complaints.
The Relationship Between Willy and Biff
Willy and Biff have a close but complicated relationship. Willy loves Biff but is also disappointed by him and constantly compares him to his more successful brother, Happy. Biff, for his part, admires his father but is also frustrated by his unrealistic expectations and his inability to accept him for who he is.
The Relationship Between Willy and Happy
Willy and Happy have a superficially good relationship, but they are not as close as Willy and Biff. Willy is proud of Happy's success, but he is also jealous of him and feels threatened by his good looks and popularity. Happy, for his part, loves his father but is also aware of his flaws and does not want to end up like him.
The Relationship Between Willy and Ben
Willy and Ben have a very close relationship, and Ben is the only person who seems to understand Willy's dreams and ambitions. Ben appears to Willy as a ghost and gives him advice, but it is unclear whether Ben is real or just a figment of Willy's imagination.