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Stealing and repaying debts were dominant images in Death of a Salesman. Biff's obsessive thievery led him only into despair and trouble. Debts, such as the mortgage and insurance payments, burdened Willy Loman all his life. These reappearing images enhanced the ....

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.... stealing led to lying. Biff lied when he said that he had wandered the country for the past three months; actually, he stayed in prison for stealing a suit. Biff's impatience led to stealing. After waiting for a long time to see Oliver for an interview, he took off down the stairs taking Oliver's expensive fountain pen with him. After admitting to himself that he robbed himself of every job he had, he tried to explain it to his father. As a result, Biff's stealing taught him a lesson and made him realize his true self. Increasing debts placed much burden upon Willy Loman. Willy always had to pay for repairs, the mortgage, the insurance, and othe ....