He has always cared about his appearance. Miller used this aspect of Willy's life to illustrate that not only America, but half the world, places too much importance on the external image and external facade. He has a lot of potential, but he also has a huge case of self-deception coupled with misguided life goals. A salesman his entire career, Willy thinks that to achieve his life's purpose he must be well-liked and achieve material success, "like it, but not like it." So what happens when it doesn't achieve these goals? It's a total disaster. Willy is quite insecure. He lies to his family to try to make himself feel better. “I realized what a ridiculous lie my whole life has been.” In his world of illusions, Willy is a very successful salesman. He masks his deep anxiety and insecurity with extreme arrogance. Although he is unable to maintain this image of strength, Willy becomes desperate and begs the successful people around him for guidance and support. "You can't eat the orange and throw away the peel, a man is not a fruit." Despite his efforts, it becomes clear that Willy Loman is not popular, well-liked, or even good at his job. In reality it never was. In all likelihood it never will be. Now an older man, Willy can no longer drive well, pay his bills, or sell anything. “After all the highways, trains, appointments and years, you