A Walk to Remember

Willy is again exhibiting strange behavior by hallucinations. Willy refuses to acknowledge that certain opportunities no longer exist. He is re-creating his life by imagining what could have been. In Act I, Scene 9; however, we really understand Willy's insecurities and necessity of approval and recognition from everyone. He is constantly trying to prove to other that he is successful, as a salesman and a father. He denies the truth that he is actually a failure.