Death of a Salesman

In Death of a Salesman what could the garden be a symbol of?!

It talk about the garden on pages 17, 125 and 127.

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The garden symbolizes Willy's need to provide for his family. He sees himself as a failure, both as a provider and a father. The seeds represent his desire to provide for his family and be seen as a success, and they represent the way in which he should have cared and tended for his children.

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Death of a Salesman

The garden symbolizes Willy's need to provide for his family. He sees himself as a failure, both as a provider and a father. The seeds represent his desire to provide for his family and be seen as a success, and they represent the way in which he should have cared and tended for his children.

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Death of a Salesman