Death of a Salesman/ Set in ways

     In Death of a Salesman Willy is a salesman and does that for a living. His neighbor Charley wants to find out if thats all he has to offer in this world. Is that all Willy can really do for a living? I believe that Charley is meaning back in the 1940's that Willy does not have to settle for something that doesnt make him happy obviously deep dpwn, it stresses him out and hides his true personal characteristics because I really beleive he is not happy with hisself and his life in general.
     His tentions are affecting everyone else in his life as well causing many people to keep far away from him. I believe Charley is trying to build up confidence in Willy and get his mind wondering about not giving up even if he isnt working as being a salesman. Charley tries to get Willy out of his confort zone that he's been in for so long and Willy just doesnt see the clear picture Charley offered for him to view.
     In this current time 2012, I believe it has the same potential meaning. You dont want to settle for less but if you can have other opportunities to get you out of misery and debt, keep trying even if its the job you might not want because any job these days is better than nothing. Willy stands in his ways and fights to the finish for failure, when he really had the choice to not fail.
     
                              
                                                             -JP