Biff Louman is the older son of Willy Louman, the main character of the play. Biff has always been Willy’s favourite son ever since he was a child. He loved his father deeply and looked up to him but over the years Biff and Willy’s relationship have gone through some obstacles. As Biff became an adult he wanted to be his own person but was worried about what his father would think of him. Biff struggled with being what his father wanted him to be. In some cases he had grown to dislike his father because of the things he had done. For instance, Biff witnessed his father cheating on his mother. This was the first aspect that tore Biff’s love for his father from his heart. Biff saw his father now as an impressionist, a fake and a liar. This in turn caused Biff to leave home so abruptly. In some cases, Biff lacked the guidance he needed to become somebody. He thought he was getting it from Willy but on discovering who his father really was Biff lost all faith in him.
In the last scene of the video viewed today, Biff finally comes out his father’s fantasy world and lets him know what is really taking place in his life. It took Biff an unsuccessful interview with Bill Oliver for him to finally realize what he had become and the person who he is and would not be. Biff saw that it was alright to be who he is even though he was not greatly recognized or perfect. Willy now recognizes that he cannot live his life through Biff’s and so they come to an understanding.
The dramatic significance of this scene is that Biff finally accepts himself and tells his father the truth about him. It also shows that Willy is not the only character who has his own conflict to deal with. This scene is the climax of the play. The characters attain a sense of self rejuvenation and additionally, the idea of hope and happiness comes to mind. This scene of the also foreshadows what Willy will attempt next- suicide.
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