1. Arthur Miller: American Playwright
By: Anthony, Brandon, Marilyn, Henry, Erick

2. The Importance of Arthur Miller
“For nearly six decades, Miller has been creating characters that wrestle with power conflicts, personal and social responsibility, the repercussions of past actions, and the twin poles of guilt and hope. In his writing and in his role in public life, Miller articulates his profound political and moral convictions.” -Rachel Galvin

3. Early Years Born in Harlem New York City
Father was an illiterate Jewish Immigrant from Poland
His Mother was born in New York but her family was from Poland
Father ran a successful ladies wear manufacturing business
Business was ruined in the Great Depression

4. The Turning Point
During the Depression the family lost all their money
Moved to a small house in Brooklyn, NY
“This desire to move on, to metamorphose-or perhaps it is a talent for being contemporary-was given me as life's inevitable and rightful condition”

5. Education
Arthur attended James Madison High School in New York City, but he moved because his father was struggling.
Arthur graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School.
Registered for night school at City College, but quit after two weeks.
Studied journalism at the University of Michigan where he won awards for playwriting

6. Miller Marries Marilyn
They met in April 23, 1951.
They had a brief affair and had remained in contact since then
Became close during the filming of Bus Stop
They got married in Westchester County Courthouse
Married from1956 – 1961
Divorced because of Marilyn's addiction. She was uncontrollable, so it was the best solution

7. Marilyn Monroe
Birth name Norma Jeane Mortenson
June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962
Spent most of her childhood in foster homes
American actress, singer, model and showgirl who became a major sex symbol
Died from an overdose of barbiturates

8. Major Works All My Songs (1947) Death of a Salesman (1949)
The Crucible (1953)
A View From The Bridge (1955)
After The Fall (1964)
Broken Glass (2002)
Finishing The Picture (2004)

9. Death Of a Salesman Drama written in 1949.
The story is about the American Dream.
The protagonist, Willy Loman, is one of the most famous characters in American literature.
Willy’s failure to reach the American dream leads to tragedy for his family

10. The Crucible Drama written in 1953
Based on the events that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692
Was written in response to Senator McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee

11. HUAC: Hero or Villain
Miller was accused of being a communist by the House Un-American Committee
Miller denied being a communist and refused to name other communists
Was cited for contempt of Congress

12. Later Years
Miller wrote the screenplay for the movie THE MISFITS for Marilyn Monroe
Divorced Marilyn Monroe in 1961
Miller was politically active throughout his life
married the Austrian photographer Inge Morath
Miller died of heart failure at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut