Death of a Salesman

What is Willy's hamartia?

What is Willy's hamartia? Thanks.

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Willy's hamartia or tragic flaw would be his misguided conception of self. Willy is never able to see his real self and imagines himself as successful and indispensible, when in actuality, he is a failure.

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