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Happy Loman

Happy Loman is a character from Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." He is the younger son of Willy Loman, the protagonist, and represents the struggle for success and validation in a capitalist society. Happy is ambitious but often seeks approval from others, reflecting his father's flawed ideals about achievement and happiness. Throughout the play, he grapples with personal identity and the pressure to succeed, ultimately failing to find fulfillment in his career and relationships, which exemplifies the broader themes of disillusionment and the American Dream.