Suspense

Dramatic suspense is present throughout the play. Just by looking at the title Death of a Salesman, I couldn't wait to find out who dies (or if someone even dies). Then, Willy's suicide attempts are hinted to when Linda informs Biff about Willy's accidents and how the insurance people said it wasn't an accident, but an intentional act. After this point in the play, Willy's mind is portrayed as more unstable which adds to the dramatic suspense to see if he is going to succeed in killing himself. Once again, Linda discovers another fact that hints to the supposition that Willy wants to die. She finds a hose attached to the furnace or some utility machine in the cellar which could not be good for one's health. I think Linda knows Willy will eventually become successful, and she does everything in her power to stop him. In the end, Willy takes his life by getting into an accident and there is no more suspense in the play.