In the book Death of a Salesman the main character, Willy Loman, is the father of two boys, Biff and Happy. His relationship with the boys is 'colorful' throughout the book and many times offers insight into his life. As is human custom favouritism plays a big part in the relationship between Willy Loman and his two sons. It is an unhidden fact that Willy is quite much more appreciative of Biff than he is of Happy, this is seen in almost every scene in which the three are present. The usual things are Biff being praised and lauded about doing well in a sports arena and Happy being chastised for menial things such as his weight. Due to the treatment one may not be far-off in saying that Biff and Happy's type of relationships with their father were results of his behaviour towards them. For instance, Biff who was his father's favourite embraced and upheld his father's vision of "The American Dream" and hung to every word his father spoke believing them completely. Happy on the other hand, was not so captivated by his father's ideologies, instead prefering to think things through for himself.
According to the development of the book the boys are seem to be respectful of their father, as seen in how they react to his commands much more quickly than their mother's.
In the end the relationships totally breakdown along with their respect for their father, when his infidelity is discovered.
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