Some examples of Willy's unintentional self destructive actions are:
- He lies about how much he earns which is shown when the amount he claimed he earned decreases throughout the conversation which he has with Linda. At first he claims that he did "five hundred gross...”, however soon after we are brought back to reality when we realise he had actually earned a considerably smaller amount of "seventy dollars and some pennies". The fact that he exaggerates the amount he earns and then eventually ends up admitting to what he actually earns will affect his self esteem and make him feel emotionally worse.
- When Willy cheats this also makes him feel guilt and shame which is shown when Linda starts complimenting him by calling him "the handsomest". This is when The Woman (who symbolises Willy's guilt) appears in his mind and therefore shows that the affair which he is having, due to the fact it makes him feel special as The Woman "picked" him, leads to him feeling self destructive emotions whenever Linda shows attraction towards him as the love he has for her is not enough for him to stay faithful.
- When Ben is first introduced to the audience in Willy's imagination it could be suggested that Willy believes he is a character which contrasts with his characteristics and that Ben is his interpretation of success. This is because Ben says that "when i was seventeen i walked into the jungle, and when i was twenty-one i walked out. And by God i was rich..." which suggests that Willy not only doesn't understand mechanics but also that he is envious of Ben, therefore this envy will lead to him feeling worse about himself and his unsuccessful career.
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