The Link between Sports and Success in Death of a Salesman and Fences E

The Link between Sports and Success in demolition of a Salesman and Fences Sports meet become one of the most paramount elements in society. Today sports are an integral part of lifestyle, entertainment and leisure. Sports have become an outlet for success and prestige. The recurring emphasis on sports appears in both Arthur Millers Death of a Salesman and August Wilsons Fences. While Death of a Salesman portrays sports as a means to popularity and subsequent success, Fences portrays sports negatively, discouraging sports, in spite of an unmistakable talent. Millers Death of a Salesman is the tragic account of the demise of a meager salesman, Willy Loman. Willy is passively nearing the end of his career and life. His two sons, Biff and Happy show secondary remorse or pity for Willy, despite his obvious senility. When Biff borrows a football from his coach to practice passing, Willy encourages him Coachll probably congratulate you on your initiative (Miller 30). Willy erroneou sly praises Biff, not realizing that such affirmation could deceive Biff. Later, as Biff awaits an appointment with a prominent businessman, he feels compelled to steal his arising pen, I dont k instanter, I justwanted to go something(Miller 104). Such incidents set a precedent for Biff, eventually leading to his lacklustre professional status. Willy once again deludes Biff as he erroneously deters him from his studies. When Bernard reminds Biff, that in order for Biff to graduate, he must study his math, Willy ab initio agrees and encourages Biff to study You better study with him, Biff. Go ahead now(Miller 32). When Biff confidently shows Willy his sneakers, on which he printe... ...troubles with theft persist. On the new(prenominal) hand, Cory joined the marines and has advanced to corporal. As Miller and Wilson revealed, athleticism is not continuously analogous with success. Willy regarded Biff highly be defecate he observed Biffs presence and athleticism, and he belie ved these qualities would result in immediate success. Today many a(prenominal) parents associate sports with success and therefore pressure their children to excel in sports. In todays society it is very rare that fears of discrimination would cause children to not pursue a lucrative career in sports. both(prenominal) Miller and Wilson knew the impact of sports on family dynamics, and how sports have evolved from a leisure period activity to a full-time commitment. Clearly, many of the qualitative aspects of sports--competition, teamwork and physical tact can contribute to being a success in nearly any career.