Willy and Norma Desmond

Willy and Norma Desmond both have very similar character traits. One of the first things that make both of them very similar is that fact that they used to both be very good at what they did. Willy used to a great door to door salesman and then as he got older he was not as great as he used to be. Norma used to be an amazing actress in silent films, but once sound came into play she didn't act anymore and wasn't the same as she used to be. Not because of her talents, but just because she was getting older. One other thing that Willy and Norma have in common is that fact that they both are a little crazy up in the head. Willy alway has many flashbacks and doesn't have any control over them. In his life he cant control his flashbacks so his flashback take control over his life. Norma is also crazy because she still believes she is an amazing actress and that people still love her when really it is her butler Max who is sending her the fan mail. The only difference is that Norma is kept in control better because of Max where as Willy isn't because Linda doesn't do that well as a job. Either way both character are very similar.