In Death of a Salesman, what is the conflict between Willy and Biff?

Mikayla Bruen, M.B.A.

In href="">Arthur
Millers play href="">Death of a
Salesman, Willy Loman is the eponymous salesman. Willy is disappointed in
his son Biffs lifestyle. Biff has never found steady employment and Willy is extremely
disappointed. In one exchange with his wife Linda, Willy explains his feelings about Biff to
her:

Willy: When the hell did I lose my temper? I simply
asked him if he was making any money. Is that a criticism?

Linda: But, dear,
how could he make any money?

Willy [worried and angered]: Theres such an
undercurrent in him. He became a moody man. Did he apologize when I left this morning?

Linda: He was crestfallen, Willy. You know how he admires you. I think if he finds
himself, then youll both be happier and not fight any more.

Willy: How can
he find himself on a farm? Is that a life? A farmhand? In the beginning, when he was young, I
thought, well, a young man, its good for him to tramp around, take a lot of different jobs. But
its more than ten years now and he has yet to make...

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