Ben

Ben Loman

Willy's brother, a symbol of success.

He became successful after venturing into a forest, and coming out years later loaded with treasures. Willy now sees him as a symbol of success and looks up to him as a role model, hoping that someday he can be as lucky as his brother.

Willy's wealthy older brother. Ben has recently died and appears only in Willy's “daydreams.” Willy regards Ben as a symbol of the success that he so desperately craves for himself and his sons.

In Willy's daydreams, Ben appears as a mentor and role model, and Willy is able to be counseled by him. Ben is imagined by Willy as a very sympathetic, loving brother that cares about his problems, and chooses to confide in Ben because of this.