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This paper reflects on the life of Arthur Miller and the influence on his life and works.

Tags:arthur, miller, biography

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This paper presents a discussion and analysis of "Death of a Salesman" and Arthur Miller's essay "Tragedy and the Common Man." The works are analyzed in light of the contrast between great expectation and tragedy. Willy Loman is considered as a tragic hero.

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"In 'Death of a Salesman' the scale of ambition that Willy Loman has for himself and his family is shown in decline and discredit burdened and sullied by the cares of the world. According to Miller, tragedy enlightens and it must, in that it points the heroic finger at the enemy of man's freedom. In 'Death of a Salesman' the enemy appears to be capitalism. If one accepts Miller's statement that the hero's destruction in the attempt to evaluate himself justly posits a wrong or an..."

Tags:tragedy, tragic hero, Aristotle, arthur miller, DEAH OF A SALESMAN

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In this article, the writer discusses Arthur Miller's play 'The Crucible', and Elia Kazan's film 'On the Waterfront'. The writer studies the effect of McCarthyism on each. Further, the writer looks at Miller's refusal to cooperate with HUAC and McCarthyism and Kazan's "naming names."

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"Unlike Elia Kazan, Arthur Miller refused to cooperate with either HUAC or Senator Joseph McCarthy's hearings and did not identify any people who may have been associated with communism. Despite the widespread appeal of McCarthyism the ongoing attacks by Roman Catholic Bishop Fulton J Sheen and a public climate of fear regarding the Red Scare Arthur Miller instead chose to make his feelings known in a play titled 'The Crucible'. This is a modern morality play which calls into question ..."

Tags:Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan, McCarthyism, 1950s, HUAC

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This paper introduces a theme relating to Arthur Miller and McCarthyism and then offers an annotated bibliography of six books on the subject. This paper notes how Miller criticized McCarthy indirectly with his play "The Crucible," which stands as an indictment not only of McCarthyism but of any such use of hysteria and falsehood to create and manipulate fear during a time of tension.

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"The McCarthy era took advantage of existing tensions in the country over changes after world War II and new fears of a Communist threat directed at America. America was seen as a target because of its influence, the fact that it had the atomic bomb, and because of imperialist designs by Russia. Senator Joseph McCarthy took advantage of the hysteria of the time, and it is not clear how much his actions were simply self-promotion and how much true belief. He showed reckless disregard for any damage he might cause by making unfounded accusations, and in this atmosphere a few managed to criticize him and his methods, often indirectly as playwright Arthur Miller did with his play 'The Crucible', which stands as an indictment not only of McCarthyism but of any such use of hysteria and falsehood to create and manipulate fear during a time of tension."

Tags:mccarthyism, miller, crucible

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This paper summarizes, discusses, and analyzes Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman". The paper explains that the play depicts the life of Willy Loman and his family. The paper describes the main character of Willy Loman as an aging salesman, who is confronted with his past and the errors in judgment that offer him and his family little hope of happiness in the future. A once successful salesman Loman recalls an extramarital affair that his son Biff discovered and that destroyed his relationship with his son. The mistakes Loman made as a father and the marriage that he could not recall without remembering the affair are significant factors that haunt Loman throughout the play. The paper also points out that the pivotal factor in the play is Willy's intention to ask for a transfer to a new territory, so that he and his family can have one more chance at success. Yet, when he makes this request he is fired, and the last element of hope that Willy had for happiness dissolves.

Tags:aging, play, miller

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This paper reviews the idea of community in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman". It then discusses a chapter by Ferdinand Tonnies "The Argument". The paper discusses the way in which Tonnies develops an argument about the nature of community and in the process, makes a compelling argument for the value and worth of true community.

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" The Idea of Community in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and Ferdinand Tonnies' "The Argument" In the chapter "The Argument," Ferdinand Tonnies develops an argument about the nature of community. In the process, he makes a compelling argument for the value and worth of true community. In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, by contrast, we see a man existing without any community, in the sense described by Tonnies - although the man is not truly aware of it. In the light of Tonnies' description of community, Willy Loman's implosion becomes understandable. In addition, Loman's notion of society is inferior to Tonnies' notion."

Tags:miller, tonnies, community

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This paper explains that the parallels, in the plot of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and the "Red Scare" of the 1950s, bring to light the unconstitutional lawlessness committed by Senator Joseph McCarthy and his House Un-American Activities Commission (HUAC), a committee designed to identify and persecute Americans who were members of the Communist party. The author points out that, from the play, John Proctor's character and principles and how he persists in carrying them out directly pertain to Arthur Miller's role in the HUAC hearings. This paper states that Arthur Miller wrote "The Crucible" to keep the detrimental effects of mass hysteria in the conscious minds of Americans and people everywhere because the moment that these mistakes are forgotten they are doomed to be repeated. This paper includes a playwright chronology.

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"Understanding why Miller writes about the mass hysteria and paranoia of the Salem witch-hunts can partly come from reflecting on his life during the Red Scare. Although Miller himself was not a communist when he was subpoenaed in 1956 by HUAC, he refused to name names when the HUAC asked him about people who attended the same meetings as he once did. "I declined to make any such statement, which I found demeaning; what right had any organisation [sic] to demand anyone's pledge of loyalty?" The HUAC asked Miller very specific questions about the others who participated in what McCarthy and his followers perceived as disloyal to America."

Tags:huac, court, red, communist, characters

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In this article the the writer studies how Arthur Miller treats the issue of tension in the play 'A View From The Bridge'. The writer notes that Arthur Miller takes an already claustrophobic setting in which the characters are struggling to suppress their ever mounting problems with each other and throws in a catalyst to explode the situation and force characters to confront their problems. The writer looks at the different characters and their functions in the play and discusses how Miller uses them to create dramatic tension in particular in act one of the drama.

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"Using a choric figure to encourage the viewer to contemplate the morals of the play is just one of the many elements Arthur Miller has used to re-create Greek Tragedy. He also uses techniques such as the play being set in a small, claustrophobic area and the action happening in a short amount of time to create this effect. Arthur Miller has put his own mark on the play by using the un-educated, working class character of Eddie to be the tragic protagonist, as Greek tragedy has traditionally always traced the downfall of a person who was rich or had a high position in society, suggesting it was only these people who felt deep emotions and passions worth writing about."
"One of Arthur Miller's greatest achievements as a playwright and contributions to literature is the fact that he has used a simple central character from a rough area to be the tragic hero, consumed by his one fatal flaw: his incestuous love for his niece Catherine. He has succeeded in proving poor people too can have a destiny that cannot be escaped; previously only people of noble birth were considered worthy of having their problems dramatised on stage."

Tags:Alfieri, play, characters, Rodolfo

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When examining American literature at any given period, there are always a certain number of similarities existing between authors. This paper compares the styles of two great American authors, Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. The paper provides a general introduction to each of the author's history. It then moves on to show character similarities in works by both. Finally, the paper shows how each of the two use similar settings in their works. The paper focuses mainly on the play "The Glass Menagerie" by Williams and "The Death of a Salesman" by Miller.

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"In Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, the main role is Tom, a man faced with opportunity, but tied to home by the obligation of providing for his sister and mother. Likewise, in Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman, the main role is that of Willy, a traveling salesman who could prosper in his efforts, were it not for the wife and children to take care of. Both Tom and Willy live in the city, surrounded by taller buildings which symbolize their opportunities being fulfilled by someone else. In the case of Willy, the sun that once shone so bright, (metaphoric of his high expectations in life) is gradually eclipsed by the ever growing skyline. (metaphoric of other, younger, obligation-free salesman taking his place gradually.) Both Tom and Willy are avid smokers, which they vow to quit. This is interesting because, in a way, this is a metaphor for their desire to succeed."

Tags:comparison, Willy, Tom, Blanche

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An examination of the themes of illusion and the American Dream in "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller. The play repeatedly shows the main character Willy Loman deluding himself into believing he is successfully pursuing his view of the American Dream financial success through business. Miller does this in two ways in particular. First, he constantly has the characters rewriting events so that when they are retold they reflect how they wish their lives really were instead of the reality of what happened. Second, as Willy Loman loses his grip on reality, he relives events from his past. By the end of the play, so many of Willy Loman's illusions about himself have been shattered, but his illusions about his son Biff are stronger, and he imagines that his suicide will guarantee his son's business success.

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"Willy has also constructed illusions around his sons, especially Biff, who truly was well liked in high school. Willy puts more emphasis on Biff's athletic talents and personal charm than is realistic, and encourages Biff to do the same. Chasing athletic fame for his son, Willy isn't concerned when Biff steals a football from the team he plays for, and encourages him to steal sand to aid in a home renovation project. Biff's friend Bernard reminds Biff that he needs to study for exams or risk not graduating, and both Biff and his father make fun of him for this. He encourages his sons to do dishonest thing, suggesting that Willy's views about how to get ahead include setting personal values aside."

Tags:Willy, Loman, illusion, delusion, success, business