It is an act of sacrifice by which Willy creates the premises for iff to potentially live the American Dream, unlike himself, who has not. The capacity to gives one's life for another man's dream is certainly grandiose, in a tragic manner, timeless and part of Willy's character.
There are certainly other themes that make from Miller's play a timeless one. One of them is the theme of the American Dream. Recurrent not only in the American literature starting with the 19th century, the theme is thoroughly met in every artistic work ranging from theatre to movies, to literature and painting. Additionally, this is a universal theme, already included in some of the European works as well, and most likely a timeless one, something that we are bound to see in the future as well.

It is difficult to describe the American Dream, however, I think one can argue that it…...

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Bibliography

1. Miller, Arthur. The Death of a Salesman. Penguin. 1st Edition. October 1998.

Arthur Miller or John Steinbeck or even Ernest Hemingway, and most likely he/she has heard the name, but cannot place it. Or, the response will be, "Isn't he a writer or something?" Ask someone in the field of literature the same question, and of course the response will be about the importance of this individual's works. That is one test of an author's impact. Now, ask that same typical person who is Edgar Allen Poe, and chances are he/she knows for sure it's a writer and will probably also know a poem or short story by Poe. That is another test of the author's impact: How much the average John or Jill Doe recalls. Meanwhile, people in the literary field may have mixed reactions, but will talk about the importance of Poe's works ad infinitum. The fascinating thing about Poe is that his works have stood the test of…...

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References Cited:

Bloom, Harold. Tales of Poe. New York: Chelsea House, 1987

Buranelli, Vincent: Edgar Allan Poe. New York, Dell, 1962

Davidson, Edward H. "The Short Story as Grotesque." Poe: A Critical Study. Cambridge, Harvard University Press, 1957, 136-55.

Garrison, Joseph in William Howarth. Poe's Tales. Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice-Hall, 1971

American Dream; Now a Distant eality
This book was chosen not just because of the way that the story has been written by the author Arthur Miller but also because it revolves around the 'great American dream of success.' The way that the author has shown the downfall of a family and how the main character of the story holds onto his hopes of success to the extent of obsession seems very relatable in today's world. I have picked this story also because it is a very well written modern American tragedy and also because it shows the great American dream of success and how our current economic scenario is making it harder for the people to make this dream come true.

According to Frank Ardolino (2002) within this novel Miller has described the American Dream as well as how the characters in this novel try to achieve this dream. The…...

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References

Ardolino, F. (2002). I'm not a dime a dozen! I am Willy Loman!: the significance of names and numbers in Death of a Salesman. Journal of Evolutionary Psychology. p174.

Cardullo, R.J. (2012). The Jew that miller drew: religion, ethnicity, and death of a salesman. European Journal of Jewish Studies. 6-2, p297-301.

Martin, R.A. (1996). The Nature of Tragedy in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. South Atlantic Review 61.4: p97-106.

Miller, A. (1998). Death of a Salesman. Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Crucible
Dramatic Tension in the Crucible

One of the reasons that The Crucible is such a successful play is that the drama is established early. A consideration of the first 20 pages of the play will show that Arthur Miller creates dramatic tension in the first scene and establishes the themes, setting, and plots that will continue throughout the play.

The play opens the day after the girls were seen dancing in the forest. The first scene then partly deals with finding out what the girls were doing in the forest. This includes a range of people giving their thoughts or stating evidence related to what the girls were doing. This establishes one of the major themes of the play, which is how one is able to get to the truth. Reverend Parris is seen to be worried that the girls were engaging in witchcraft. This is partially backed up by Susanna's news…...

Intolerance to Difference: Social Realities and Norms in the Crucible, The Guest, And the Old Chief Mshlanga
Human societies have, throughout the years, established norms, values, and artifacts that are collectively agreed-upon by its members. The culture of a society can be both advantageous and disadvantageous to its people. Norms and values held important by members of a society can be advantageous in that it provides people with social structure and order. It is disadvantageous when members of the society become intolerant to individuals or groups that deviate or differ from the majority in the society. When cases like this happen, social conflicts and destabilization occur, leading to the marginalization and eventual displacement of some members from their society.

Intolerance to social deviation and differences are the main themes discussed in three works of literature. The Crucible by Arthur Miller, The Guest by Albert Camus, and The Old Chief Mshlanga by Doris…...

Sons
Arthur's view of America

Arthur Miller was one of those few playwrights whose view of the U.S. was anything but optimistic or positive. Most of his plays take place in the heart of American industrial hubs so capitalism was always the most dominant theme. It is a place that belongs to an average American and that every American can relate to. Instead of using western end or eastern end of America, the conventional Midwest was used as the place of action. What he meant to say was that had he chosen New York or California as locations for the play, it could be seen as an exception but Midwest is a place for everyone and for the general folks and hence it appeals to everyone and Arthur Miller's plays sparked an intense debate on the meaning and existence of the great American Dream. American Dream signifies social mobility and affluence…...

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Reference

Miller, Arthur. All My Sons. New York: Dramatists, 1974.

However, using today's less rigid religious standards make the outcome of the trials seem ridiculous and completely unjust. Today, most people do not consider witchcraft a reality, and so, basing a court decision on the confession of bewitched young women seems almost ludicrous. As critic Bloom maintains, "Today's audience cannot take the possibility of witchcraft seriously; the implication for us is that no enlightened citizen of any age would be able to take it seriously" (Bloom 45). Thus, if the reader places himself or herself in the 17th century, the verdicts against the accused might make more sense, but they still indicate a lack of justice and reliance on the law.
The American people trust the courts for the most part, and trust them to make impartial and balanced decisions. Up until the decisions, most of the people of Salem trusted the courts as well. The judge follows the doctrines…...

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References

Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York: Penguin Classics, 2003.

The Crucible. Ed. Harold Bloom. Philadelphia: Chelsea House, 1999.

Misfits, written by Arthur Miller is the story of a fading beauty and ex-stripper who falls in love with the aging cowboy Gay Langland. Roslyn is a divorced woman and has become embittered in her relationships with men. She briefly finds happiness with Langland, but then rejects him when she discovers that part of his business of being a cowboy is rounding up wild horses and selling them for dog food. Eventually, she demands that the horses be set free. Although Langland refuses, his helper Pearce Howland, an injured rodeo cowboy, accedes to her demands.
Everyone "The Misfits" is damaged and a 'misfit' in some way, much like the horses. The horses are meant to symbolize the plight not just of Roslyn, who clearly identifies with them, but all of the men who are infatuated with her. Pearce has loses his livelihood because of an injury he sustains at a rodeo;…...

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Work Cited

The Misfits. Starring Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable. 1961

Death of a Salesman
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is about a sad salesman, illy Loman has spent his entire adult life in sales, with little success, but always believing affirming that a man who is well-liked is always successful. There have been many film and television versions of Miller's play since its first performance in 1949. The 1966 version directed by Alex Segal and starring Lee J. Cobb has proven to be particularly interesting in the way it treats the specific themes of the story. Death of a Salesman has what would initially seem to be a spare plot; an aging man comes face-to-face with the reality of his existence and crumbles in the wake of his failures. The mental anguish of the main character is only one theme of the piece. hen looked at more deeply, it becomes apparent that beneath the surface, there is a second layer…...

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Works Cited:

Death of a Salesman. Dir. Alex Segal. Perf. Lee J. Cobb and George Segal. 2002. DVD

Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman. 1980. Print.

In Act III of the play, Miller describes the vestry of the Salem Meeting House, lit only by candles, which makes it possible that such a vessel as an earthen lamp could be present in this room.
Lastly, the title could refer to a severe test or trial. For instance, when the girls are placed on trial before their Puritan elders, they experience much trauma and tribulation; also, the character of John Proctor is placed on trial which tests his moral convictions and principles as a dedicated and devout Puritan. In addition, many other characters in the play experience trials of one kind or another, such as being tested by the circumstances surrounding the practicing of witchcraft by the young girls or by simply being a member of the larger Puritan community.

In conclusion, whether the title of Miller's play refers to any of these objects or vessels is not clear,…...

Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. Specifically it will compare and contrast the character of Willy Loman, the main character in the play. Willy is a salesman who is getting older and losing the advantage he had in his business. On one side, Willy is a volunteer, because he brings his problems on himself. On the other side, Willy is a victim of society; his problems are not his fault.
Willy brings on his problems himself with his behavior, his failure to face reality, and his stubborn attitude. For example, he admires Ben his brother, and Howard, the uncaring business owner, because he thinks they are successful. However, Miller portrays them as rude, ruthless, and uncaring, and Willy is unable to see that their behavior is wrong. Ben, his rich brother, could have helped the family, but he ignored them. In a dream sequence, he tells Willy, "With one…...

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References

Miller, Arthur. "Death of a Salesman." A Little Literature: Reading, Writing, Argument. Barnet/Burto/Cain. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Longman. 724-801.

Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. Specifically it will contain an analysis of the play that answers several questions. Miller's work is a classic play that has run for years on Broadway and around the world. It tells the story of a traveling salesman who has passed his usefulness to his family and himself. It is a tragic story of the American dream gone terribly wrong.
The setting of the play is New York City, mostly inside the Loman's small home. The play does shift to a few other settings, such as the offices Willy and his sons visit, and the restaurant where they have dinner. However, most of the play takes place in the small home Willy and his family has shared for decades.

The major characters of the play are Willy Loman, the "salesman," Linda his wife, and Hap and Biff, his two sons. There are also several…...

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References

Miller, Arthur. "Death of a Salesman." Masters of Modern Drama. Haskell M. Block and Robert G. Shedd, ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. 1962. 1020-1054.

Death of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller. Specifically, it will address how Miller foreshadows Willy's suicide throughout the play, and how this foreshadowing creates tension. Willy's death comes as no surprise at the end of the play, for he has been doomed since the opening curtain. He is a man whose time is past, and Miller makes this clear with his foreshadowing and depiction of Willy as old, and past his professional prime.
WILLY'S DEATH

Death of a Salesman" has become a classic drama, made into several movies, and still performed around the country. It is the tragic story of Willy Loman and his family, a group of people who love each other, but do not know how to show that love, or communicate about it. From the very title, it is clear Willy is doomed to die in this drama, for there is nothing else for him to do. In…...

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References

Miller, Arthur. "Death of a Salesman." Masters of Modern Drama. Haskell M. Block and Robert G. Shedd, ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. 1962.

Murphy, Brenda, and Susan C.W. Abbotson. Understanding Death of a Salesman: A Student Casebook to Issues, Sources, and Historical Documents. Ed. Claudia Durst Johnson. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1999.

"(Miller, 96) However, even if it can appear that illy's death is a further failure and humiliation, Happy points out at his funeral that Loman had the braveness to pursue his dream to the end, despite the fact that he did not succeed: "I'm gonna show you and everybody else that illy Loman did not die in vain. He had a good dream. it's the only dream you can have - to come out number-one man. He fought it out here, and this is where I'm gonna win it for him."(Miller, 111) the promise that Happy makes to follow his father's dream and accomplish it for him is again ironic however. Miller points thus to the perpetuation of the American Dream in society, and hints at its probable permanence.
Thus, Miller's play is one of the most 'American' productions as it points to the conflictive relationship established between the American Dream…...

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Works Cited

Gordon, Lois. "Death of a Salesman'; an Appreciation," in the Forties: Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Everett/Edwards, Inc., 1969, pp. 273-83.

Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman. New York: The Modern Library, 1975.

Willy suffers from the consequences of the internal and external conflicts in his life. One of the antagonists in this story is the false promise of the American Dream, not another person per se. Willy is unable to become rich and show his family his own worth through material possessions, despite his hard work and perseverance, which is a conflict to him because he believed that would happen. He believes that the company he has been employed by for decades will promote him, but instead he is fired. He has worked hard and struggled to provide for his family, yet his sons reject him. Willy learns that the truths he has believed in life are actually false promises. These conflicts are all caused by the antagonist of the play, and losing his job and income and therefore perceiving himself to have let everyone, including himself, down are his external conflicts.…...

Certainly! Here are some essay topics related to The Crucible:

1. Discuss the role of hysteria in the witch trials in The Crucible.
2. Explore the theme of reputation in The Crucible.
3. Analyze the character of John Proctor and his struggle with personal integrity in The Crucible.
4. How does Arthur Miller use historical events and characters in The Crucible to comment on the McCarthy era?
5. Discuss the symbolism of the title “The Crucible” in relation to the events of the play.
6. What role do fear and manipulation play in the events of The Crucible?
7. Compare and contrast the characters of Abigail Williams....

The Crucible: A Literary Exploration of Power, Hysteria, and the Perils of Accusation

Introduction

Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" is a timeless masterpiece that examines the destructive consequences of fear, paranoia, and mass hysteria. Set during the Salem witch trials of the 17th century, the play offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power and the ease with which individuals can be manipulated into becoming both victims and perpetrators of injustice. This essay will explore various topics pertaining to "The Crucible," delving into the complex themes of power, hysteria, and the perils of accusation that are at the heart of the....

Sure. Here is a possible thesis statement about "The Crucible":

In Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible," the Salem witch trials serve as a metaphor for the hysteria and paranoia surrounding the Red Scare of the 1950s, highlighting the destructive power of fear and the importance of standing up against injustice.
This thesis statement effectively connects the historical context of both the Salem witch trials and the Red Scare, illustrating how fear and paranoia can lead to detrimental social consequences. It also hints at the overarching theme of standing up against injustice, which is a central component of the play's message. With this....

Thesis Statement:

The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, is a poignant exploration of mass hysteria, the dangers of unchecked power, and the fragility of truth within a community torn apart by fear and suspicion.

Body Paragraph 1: Mass Hysteria

In the grips of mass hysteria, Abigail Williams orchestrates a series of accusations that ignite a whirlwind of fear and paranoia within the community of Salem. The once-orderly society succumbs to a contagion of suspicion, where accusations become weapons and the truth becomes an elusive phantom. Miller deftly portrays the corrosive effects of mob mentality, as the villagers abandon reason and succumb to the allure....