All My Sons

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This paper studies "All My Sons", a novel by Arthur Miller, that confronts the notion of the American dream. The paper dissects the essential conflict between the main character, Joe Keller and his son, focusing on the character development of each individual. Then the paper discusses how the novel is a parable for the materialism of modern life in America -- both at the time the novel was written and today.

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"All My Sons, is a drama about moral responsibility and the facade of the American Dream. It focus is on a family who faces conflicts and moral dilemmas. The conflict is between a pragmatic father and an idealistic son. The father, a "blue collar" industrialist, a man who by his own means made himself successful. Motivated by what he believes is loyalty to his family, he allows defective aircraft parts to leave his plant. The son, Chris, who fought during the war, realizes the brotherhood which, exists between soldiers, values above all honesty."

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