This first scene seems very promising because things appear to be working out. Biff calls Linda, and she tells him Willy removed the rubber pipe, but Biff informs her that he got rid of the pipe himself.Ī shift takes place between Act I and Act II.

He instructs Linda again to quit repairing her stockings. Willy is supposed to meet Biff and Happy at Frank's Chop House for a surprise dinner. Willy reminisces about the house and the work he put into it during the last 25 years. Linda points out that the mortgage will be paid in full after this month. He complains about the Studebaker, as well as the refrigerator. Willy's mood changes, and he becomes angry. Linda reminds Willy to request an advance because there is not enough money to pay the bills. Willy is convinced that everything is getting better, and he feels certain Howard will give him a job in New York. Willy dreams of growing vegetables, moving to the country, and building two guest houses for the boys and their wives. Willy is excited and confident that Biff will obtain the money and finally be successful. Biff has gone to borrow money from Bill Oliver so he can open the sporting goods line. Biff and Happy have already gone, and Linda serves Willy breakfast.