Death of a Salesman

The play "Death of a Salesman" written by Arthur Miller, was first published in 1949 and first performed in the Morosco Theatre (February 10, 1949). The setting seems to be in the late 1900's and because the play was written during World War II, after the Great Depression, one can imagine the  impact it had on the author who fashioned the play to depict a particular time period in American history. My opening impressions of the play are that business and finances will be a major theme, also modern life and perhaps family life. The play seems to be about family, business and issues regarding both. The salesman may be the father or son and the purpose of the play may lie in his death.