THESIS STATEMENT Arthur Miller’s life during the Great Depression and the McCarthy Era influenced the societal and political views he expresses in his plays. Through his experiences‚ Miller came to believe that the common man should inherit the role of the tragic hero‚ previously reserved only for those of high stature. PURPOSE STATEMENT Through research and critical analysis of both Miller’s plays and essays‚ it will be proven that Arthur Miller’s experiences during the Great Depression and the
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surrounding 1692 in Salem‚ Massachusetts. Arthur Miller produced the play in 1953 at just 34 years of age. Miller demonstrated the devastating effects of McCarthyism as he had experienced himself in the 1950s. He expresses his opinions on it clearly so the audience can comprehend. From the rise of the curtain‚ the build up of tension
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In Arthur Millers “Death of a Salesman” the life of an average man of the mid nineteen forties is played out on stage. The play tells the story of Willy Loman and his family. Willy‚ like so many other men‚ just wants to be successful and raise two successful sons. He wants to live the so called “American dream” that was so important during this time period. The success of a man and his family was how he was judged‚ if he and his sons were successful then he must be a great man. The seduction of
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states that “The memory of the righteous is a blessing‚ but the name of the wicked will rot.” In Arthur Miller ’s The Crucible having a good name and reputation is very important‚ especially when you live in a christian society. Throughout The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller lets his audience see how important it is to the characters to keep a good name. When the story first begins in Salem‚ Arthur Miller jumps straight into the importance of keeping a good name. One of the main characters Reverend Parris
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were yesterday. In the Crucible by Arthur Miller many characters are engulfed in guilt and are either punished or rewarded by it. Arthur Miller uses these characters to show how guilt can make you want to become a better person. Guilt pushes John Proctor to not only protect his wife but to protect the whole town at the end of the play. protects his wife by owning up to committing adultery with Abigail. “I have known her‚ sir. I have known her.” (Miller‚ 220). This
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entire community as well. Many citizens spread ridiculous lies and rumors accusing innocent people of being “under the influence” of the devil. The people of Salem fall victim to an eruption of delirium‚ caused by natural human tendencies. Arthur Miller illustrates blame‚ majority versus minority‚ ideology as being natural human tendencies and driving forces to the mass hysteria in the town of Salem. The citizens of Salem spread many preposterous lies and rumors out of fear and even for their own
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STUDY GUIDE Presents Written by Arthur Miller Directed by Pam MacKinnon The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego‚ CA 92101-1696 (619) 231-1941 GlobeLearning@theoldglobe.org www.TheOldGlobe.org Saturday‚ January 22‚ 2011 - Sunday‚ February 27‚ 2011 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to The Old Globe; About the Old Globe…………………………………………………………. 3 Play Synopsis…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 The Characters………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 About the Playwright………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
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change” (Miller 20). Biff was meant for greatness‚ and no one knew this more than his father Willy. When told that a teacher might flunk Biff‚ he couldn’t believe it. He angrily asks Bernard‚ “what’re you talking about? With scholarships to three universities they’re gonna flunk him” (Miller 21). It was also very easy to see how much Biff adored his father when he was younger. When his father asked him if he was nervous about the upcoming game he replied‚ “Not if you’re gonna be there” (Miller 20). Biff
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Arthur Miller is mostly known for his connections to Marilyn Monroe‚ the United States’s national sexual icon through the fifties and sixties. However‚ while many recognize his work‚ they do not recognize the author behind the work. Born in Harlem‚ New York in 1915‚ Arthur Miller attended the University of Michigan before moving back to New York to write stage plays that have engaging connections with the working class. Through his many plays which have reached national recognition‚ his works have
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The Crucible is a play that advocates change in social or political attitudes or in traditions. Miller writes with a very strong and somewhat emotional tone. His words are daring and intense which helps pull the audience in. The way Miller shares his views and thoughts on the play could help influence and impact the audience or the readers view on the Salem Witch Trials and on the play. The detail and imagery he shares about films of Senator John McCarthy in his article is intimidating. The detail
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