Willy remembers Dave Singleman

After being fired, Willy recalls the story of Dave Singleman, an eighty-four-year-old salesman who died 'the death of a salesman' in his green velvet slippers, with hundreds of salesmen and buyers at his funeral. Willy tells Howard that this was the kind of career he wanted, one with personality, respect, and comradeship. The memory underscores Willy's romanticized view of salesmanship and his belief that being well-liked is the key to success. It also highlights the contrast between the past and the present, where such personal connections no longer exist.