Willy, you can’t go to Boston for us…I don’t want you to represent us. I’ve been meaning to tell you for a long time now…I think you need a good long rest, Willy…And when you feel better, come back, and we’ll see if we can work something out.
– Arthur Miller
Death of a Salesman, Act 2. Willy’s working life comes to an abrupt and undignified end. After begging Howard to allow him continue traveling to Boston for the company, Howard tells Willy that he no longer wants him to represent them. He is cast aside by the company he gave much of his working life to.