Death of a Salesman: Arthur Miller

LINDA: Willy, dear. Talk to them again. There’s no reason why
you can’t work in New York.
WILLY: They don’t need me in New York. I’m the New England
man. I’m vital in New England



In this conversation, it can relate to how Nick Carraway will eventually feel. Both Willy and Nick feels alienated from the people of New York and feels that his presence is not appreciated or noticed. Both stories give off a feeling that New Yorkers tend to be unwelcoming towards foreigners and that they feel especially connected to their own unique type of people.