Introduction The classic “Death of a Salesman” reminds readers how tragic love can be, no matter how selfless and pure. Loman proves that the love for one’s self is usually overpowered by the love for others. The sacrifice of the value of life remains to be the most memorable and redeeming part of the story. It makes readers realize that there are more valuable things in life than one’s career and achievements. Thus, it reminds us to value these intangible things in life before it is too late. Set in the cities of New York and Boston, “Death of a Salesman” the story happens during the 50s and 60s, the story reminds readers that there is more to life than just pursuing the material things. The story delves into self-analysis, reconciliation and that all American Dream. The main characters reflect on the truths about themselves, their past, and their mistakes. After realizing their shortcomings and weaknesses, they all changed because of a single situation – the death of the main character, who happens to be a salesman. Willy Loman , is a salesman who shows his dilemma as he approaches the crossroads of his life. He feels guilty because his son witnesses his womanizing and thus comes to grips about his true being as well as the false pretenses and lies he has been living with. Willy almost kills himself. Biff vows to mend his ways and find work and not follow the ways of his father. He plans to build a ranch with his brother leaving Willy to bear the responsibility of finding the money for Biff’s business. Main body Meanwhile, J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye is a story that is narrated by Holden. It centers around his three days after he is kicked out of Prep and this comes right before Christmas in 1949. He visits his teacher in History, old Mr. Spencer, who flunks him and which takes him back to his dorm. He thinks of spending life alone in New York City because of the spats he had with some of his fellow students. His life in New York is characterized by heavy drinking and meeting a lot of people. Like Willy in Death of a Salesman, he lives an aimless life feeling empty most of the time. Holden feels that the people around him are not being true to him because of the way they behave. This is similar to Willy’s feelings about the people who seem indifferent to his plight. Like Holden, Willy also has some flings on the side, although Holden has a run-in with a prostitute who swindles him of his money. Holden does not find any fulfillment with the relationships he has even with his past girlfriend, Sally Hayes. When Willy Loman realizes that he is a less effective salesman with financial problems, so that he confronts the important issues in his own life as well as that of his family. He thinks that he can leave his sons a legacy and give his insurance proceeds to them. The story is remarkable because tells readers what truly counts in life and how frustrating it is to run after material things. This is a valuable read because it demonstrates a lot of insights about life and the real values that matter most—persistence, acceptance, and love. The scenes take Holden to several relationships such as Mr. Antolini who demonstrates some homosexual overture o