Willy Loman self-perceived traits successfully as he grew older. Loman's world crumbles around him during the play. According to Associated Press correspondent Cynthia Lowry's review of the drama, "we watched an aging, defeated traveling salesman move inexorably toward self-destruction, clinging desperately to fantasies". The play begins with the 63-year-old Loman dealing with a recent pay cut after 34 years on the job at a time when he is having difficulty meeting his financial responsibilities. In the second act, he deals with being fired. The firing was at the hands of the son of the person who had hired him 36 years prior.
Loman, Minnesota Loman, Minnesota Loman is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between International Falls and Baudette at the intersection of State Highway 11 (MN 11) and County Road 32 (Black River Road). Loman is located within Northwest Koochiching Unorganized Territory. The Rainy River and the Black River meet at Loman. Nearby places include Indus, Pelland, and Littlefork. Loman is located 21 miles west-southwest of International Falls; and 47 miles east-southeast of Baudette. A US Post Office has been in operation since 1901. A Miss Jennie Mourhess was the first postmaster. Loman was founded by