What Did Biff Loman Steal

Happy reveals that Biff has stolen a football. Willy immediately disapproves; however, he defends Biff when Happy criticizes him. Biff’s action reflects his own struggle for order within his life. He steals the ball to practice so that he can play well during the Ebbet’s Field game.

Why does Biff steal Olivers pen?

Biff knew that his father would question whether he had actually gone to see Bill Oliver to ask for a loan. His impulse to take the expensive pen may have been motivated consciously or unconsciously by a desire to have tangible proof that he was in Oliver’s private office.

What compels Biff to steal?

Biff steals things because he is a kleptomaniac. He essentially cannot help himself when he steals Bill Oliver’s fountain pen and runs out of the room. Willy has raised Biff to be a selfish, superficial individual with very little moral values. Biff has been stealing various items ever since he was a child.