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Arthur Miller (1915-2005)

Arthur Miller (1915-2005). “One of the greatest dramatists in the history of American theatre.”. “The theater is so endlessly fascinating because it's so accidental. It's so much like life .” Arthur Miller. His Major Works . 1947 his first play is published, “All My Sons.”

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Arthur Miller (1915-2005)

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  1. Arthur Miller (1915-2005) “One of the greatest dramatists in the history of American theatre.” “The theater is so endlessly fascinating because it's so accidental. It's so much like life.” Arthur Miller

  2. His Major Works • 1947 his first play is published, “All My Sons.” • 1949 his most successful play “Death of A Salesman” is published • 1950 “The Crucible” is written modelled after the Salem Witch hunt A link to his full career and personal timeline.

  3. All My Sons • Set during the wartime in the 1940’s • Theme of social responsibility • Miller criticizes the American Dream • Uses the Greek method of play writing

  4. Death of a Salesman Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem • Willy Loman is a travelling salesman who is tired of being on the road • Drama ensues with his sons and job • The play is filled with flashbacks • Themes of dreams and denial

  5. The Crucible • Based on true events • Focuses on the trials in Salem during the Witch hunt • Examines guilt and pride • Deals with themes of intolerance and hysteria

  6. Quote from Arthur Miller      “Well, all the plays that I was trying to write were plays that would grab an audience by the throat and not release them, rather than presenting an emotion which you could observe and walk away from.”

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