When Willy asks Bernard, “What- what's the secret?” What secret was he asking about?

Willy was asking Bernard how he was able to manage his life well while his son, Biff, wasn't able to catch on in life like Bernard did although he used to be a "football star." For example, Biff's life seemed to have ended after the "Ebbet's Field Game." After flunking in Math, he didn't become interested in graduating anymore.

Reality speaking, Willy was actually asking where he has gone wrong as a father.

Explanation:

The question above is related to the story entitled, "Death of a Salesman." It focuses on "Willy Loman," a salesman, and his disappointments in life. Willy wanted Biff, his elder son, to be a successful person because he had the potential in life. However, he dropped out of school and couldn't fulfill his dad's wishes. On the contrary, Bernard, the son of Charles, who used to be a nerd when he was young, became a lawyer and had a wonderful family.

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.