In a well-organized essay, explain the play should or should not be classified as a tragedy, supporting your position with specific evidence from the play.

Typically, a tragic hero is a person who is highly renowned and prosperous, a description that does not apply to the aptly named Willy Loman. However, many critics have characterized Death of a Salesman as an American tragedy. In a well-organized essay, explain the play should or should not be classified as a tragedy, supporting your position with specific evidence from the play.