Happy Loman has grown up to be a well-adjusted man of society. He has developed from a follower to a potentially successful businessman. Throughout his childhood, Happy always had to settle for second fiddle. Willy, his father, always seems to focus all his attention on Happy's older brother Biff. The household conversation would constantly be about how Biff is going to be a phenomenal football star, how Biff will be attending the University of Virginia …showed first 75 words of 579 total…

…showed last 75 words of 579 total…where I'm gonna win it for him." (1859). With this one statement Happy reveals most of his character traits. The quote reveals his determination to succeed in his future business venture, it reveals his compassionate side and pride he had for his father and for life, and it also reveals that no matter what Happy will persist until his father's dream comes true. Happy and Biff will be co-owners in their very own sporting goods store.