The Common Man as Hero Miller's thoughts: ·“Everyone knows Willy Loman.”(allusion to the morality play,Everyman.) 。“The common man is suitable for a tragic hero.” Willy is meant to be seen as greater and better (at least in potential)than the society.The Common Man as Hero Miller’s thoughts: •“Everyone knows Willy Loman.” (allusion to the morality play, Everyman.) •“The common man is suitable for a tragic hero.” •Willy is meant to be seen as greater and better (at least in potential) than the society