Introduction: Arthur Miller and the “Play” Death of a Salesman.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Arthur Miller Born in New York in the family of Isidore, a moderately rich jewish ladies wear manufacturer and shopkeeer, and Augusta Miller; His family.

Advertisements

The Hollywood Blacklist and Its Influence on The Crucible

A brief introduction to.  American playwright and essayist   Attended the University of Michigan  Notable Works:  Death of a Salesman 

Arthur Miller October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005.

McCarthyism and The Crucible. The Second Red Scare Throughout the 1940s and 1950s America was overwhelmed with concerns about the threat of communism.

By Arthur Miller. About Arthur Miller (relevant author background) Born and raised in NYC in Depression and major financial losses caused family.

A Brief Introduction to the Puritans

Bellwork What makes people act as a mob? What makes people act as a mob? What are the results of mob action? What are the results of mob action?

Arthur Miller’s. The Title of the Play...Why The Crucible? “A vessel, usually porcelain, used for melting material that requires a high degree of heat”

The Crucible Written by Arthur Miller In 1952 Miller’s biography Born in New York City in 1915 Born in New York City in 1915 Dad- owned garment factory.

The Crucible, Arthur Miller Background. Arthur Miller Born in New York City in 1915 Also wrote ‘Death of a Salesman’ and ‘All My Sons’. Was married to.

That Guy who Wrote The Crucible…. Arthur Miller Raised during the Great Depression in New York City Raised during the Great Depression in New York City.

Arthur Miller He was born in New York. His father owned a clothing-manufacturing business and owned a shop; he lost everything during The Great.

McCarthyism, How to Read a Drama, Arthur Miller English 11.

Image courtesy of Wikipedia via the U.S. Department of State "The American Dream is the largely unacknowledged screen in front of which all American writing.

The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Crucible: A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted or fused at very high temperatures. Used symbolically to.

The Crucible By Arthur Miller. Witch-Hunt  How do you define “witch-hunt”?  Examples of a “witch-hunt”?

Salem Witch Trials. Salem Witch Trials Battle between Lucifer and God– witchcraft and deals with the Devil were real to them -200 people were accused.

The Crucible Background information on ARTHUR MILLER and McCarthyism…

The time period from 1946 to 1955, during which Senator Joseph McCarthy led a movement to find and prosecute suspected communists Also known as the Red.

THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller Background Information.

Miss Glass 1 February Puritan Life In America Sought religious freedom  Separate from Church of England Theocracy: a union of church and state.

Arthur Miller The man, his work, the controversy.

McCarthyism How 1950’s American inspired The Crucible.

Intro to The Crucible and Arthur Miller Background Information.

17 th October th February 2005 By Zoë, Leanna, Rachael and Megan.

The Crucible by Arthur Miller. The Author’s Life Arthur Miller Born in New York City in 1915 Moved to Brooklyn when his father’s business failed during.

Arthur Miller.  From the beginning of the year, what do you remember about Greek Tragedy?  Look at the title of the play. Consider what the “death”

Author Background and Historical Context for The Crucible Arthur Miller.

Salem, McCarthy, and Modern-day Witch Hunts (And maybe a little social commentary, too)

Introduction to The Crucible Arthur Miller and Joseph McCarthy.

ARTHUR MILLER. Arthur Miller  Born Arthur Asher Miller on October 17, 1915 in Harlem, New York  Parents: Polish-Jewish immigrants, Isidore and Augusta.

Background Information: The Crucible. Cooperative Activity What do you know about The Crucible? What do you know about The Crucible? What do you know.

Arthur Miller b d (age of 89) A short introduction to his life and work.

AUTHOR OF “THE CRUCIBLE” Arthur Miller. Miller’s Background English major at the University of Michigan Member of the Federal Theater Project Became a.

ARTHUR MILLER. Personal Life Arthur Miller was born in New York in 1915 to a poor family. After high school, he was determined to attend the University.

Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller. A native New Yorker, attends the University of Michigan. In May, 1936, wrote his first play, No Villain, in six days.

A brief introduction to.  American playwright and essayist   Attended the University of Michigan  Notable Works:  Death of a Salesman 

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Most information courtesy of The Kennedy Center’s ARTSEDGE.

McCarthyism The Witch Hunt without Witches. McCarthyism A term for the widespread accusations and investigations of suspected Communist activities in.

The Crucible & McCarthyism. The Cold War in America At the end of World War II, the United States and the USSR emerged as the world’s major powers. They.

CRUCIBLE A GREAT OR SEVERE TEST. THE CRUCIBLE : 1692 CAUSES FOR THE CLIMATE OF FEAR: §PURITANS ANXIOUS ABOUT RELIGION §LAND PROBLEMS §SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC.

Arthur Miller Mackenzie, Aijah, Brooke, Ernie, Michael.

Introduction to The Crucible

March 8, 2011 Journal #4  What is your definition of a salesman? How is a salesman different from someone in another occupation? What attitudes do you.

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Connecting Current Affairs & History.

The Crucible By Arthur Miller. The word crucible has many meanings and connotations, including A container that resists heat A melting pot A fire or furnace.

The Red Scare Senator McCarthy and HUAC & Arthur Miller and “The Crucible”

Arthur Miller October 17, 1915-February 10, 2005.

Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller. A native New Yorker, attends the University of Michigan. In May, 1936, wrote his first play, No Villain, in six days.

Arthur Miller Arthur Aster Miller was born on October 17th in New York City Attends Public School #24 in Harlem Sees first.

The Crucible By Arthur Miller.  1915 Arthur Aster Miller was born on October 17th in New York City  1928 Father's business was struggling and the family.

Arthur Miller He was born in New York.

The Crucible Arthur Miller.

Arthur Miller October 17, 1915-February 10, 2005.

Arthur Miller & The Crucible

Introduction to The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller 20 October 1915 – February 2005.

‘Death of a Salesman’ Arthur Miller

The Crucible Arthur Miller.

Mccarthyism, communism, and the Salem Witch trials

CRUCIBLE AND ARTHUR MILLER NOTES

The Crucible - Class Notes

The Crucible Arthur Miller.

The Crucible Arthur Miller.

The Crucible Arthur Miller.

McCarthyism and The Crucible

Arthur Miller ( ).

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.

Presentation transcript:

Introduction: Arthur Miller and the “Play” Death of a Salesman

Arthur Miller Born: NYC Graduated 1938: University of Michigan– began to write plays at U of M Born: NYC Graduated 1938: University of Michigan– began to write plays at U of M

Play History First big success : All my Sons (1947)– about a man who knowingly built faulty planes during WWII. Other Works: The Crucible (1953); A View from the Bridge (1955); After the Fall (1955) First big success : All my Sons (1947)– about a man who knowingly built faulty planes during WWII. Other Works: The Crucible (1953); A View from the Bridge (1955); After the Fall (1955)

Personal Life Married for brief period to Marilyn Monroe He was married three times in his life. ( Married for brief period to Marilyn Monroe He was married three times in his life. (

Legal Woes Miller refused to cooperate with the House of Un-American Activities Committee. In 1956 Miller was called before the House of Un-American Activities Committee. Miller refused to testy, saying "I could not use the name of another person and bring trouble on him." In May 1957 he was found guilty of contempt of Congress, sentenced to a $500 fine or thirty days in prison, blacklisted, and had his passport withdrawn.House of Un-American Activities Committee The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was created in 1938 to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having Communist ties. (The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project. Miller refused to cooperate with the House of Un-American Activities Committee. In 1956 Miller was called before the House of Un-American Activities Committee. Miller refused to testy, saying "I could not use the name of another person and bring trouble on him." In May 1957 he was found guilty of contempt of Congress, sentenced to a $500 fine or thirty days in prison, blacklisted, and had his passport withdrawn.House of Un-American Activities Committee The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was created in 1938 to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having Communist ties. (The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project.

His Most Popular Work Death of a Salesman, opened on Broadway in 1949.

Format of a Play Death of a Salesman

Main Information to Know 1.A play is separated by ACTs and SCENES. There may be multiple SCENES in one ACT, and usually 2 ACTS per play. 2.Character list– usually located in the front pages of a play. This will give the reader background information to each character. 1.A play is separated by ACTs and SCENES. There may be multiple SCENES in one ACT, and usually 2 ACTS per play. 2.Character list– usually located in the front pages of a play. This will give the reader background information to each character.

Main Information to Know Cont’d. 3. Stage directions are often in ( parentheses ) OR are italicized. These are not said aloud, rather lets the reader/actor know how to say each line or what to do during the scene. 4. Dialogue: this is what is said between the characters in the scene. 5. Monologue: a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker, especially one dominating or monopolizing a conversation. ( 3. Stage directions are often in ( parentheses ) OR are italicized. These are not said aloud, rather lets the reader/actor know how to say each line or what to do during the scene. 4. Dialogue: this is what is said between the characters in the scene. 5. Monologue: a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker, especially one dominating or monopolizing a conversation. (

Main Information to Know Cont’d. Because there is no narration said aloud, the characters MUST act out accordingly so the viewers get a better understanding of what is going on.

Practice  Look at the handout given regarding play format– locate the following information mark accordingly.handout  Act/Scene title – Highlight  Character list – Boxed outline  Stage Directions – Underline with a colored marker  Dialogue – Highlight with a different color than the ACT/SCENE color  Look at the handout given regarding play format– locate the following information mark accordingly.handout  Act/Scene title – Highlight  Character list – Boxed outline  Stage Directions – Underline with a colored marker  Dialogue – Highlight with a different color than the ACT/SCENE color

1.Share notes with an 2.ELBOW PARTNER 3.Edit/Refine your notes 4.Create Questions 5.Write Summary 1.Share notes with an 2.ELBOW PARTNER 3.Edit/Refine your notes 4.Create Questions 5.Write Summary