All My Sons | All My Sons

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Author: Arthur Miller
First Published: 1947
Type of Work: Drama
Type of Plot: Psychological realism
Time of Work: Mid-twentieth century
Genres: Naturalistic literature, Drama, Psychological drama
Subjects: Values, Family or family life, United States or Americans, Parents and children, Pragmatism, Suicide, 1940’s, Guilt, Yards or backyards, Fathers, Veterans, Ethics, Success or failure, Idealism, Factory management
Locales: New York, NY, East (U.S.)

Keller’s backyard. This setting represents a family having achieved the American Dream, but the dream is realized by unethical profiteering during the context of the recently completed World War II. Keller’s backyard is a place where members of the family socialize, recall pleasant memories of younger innocent days, and interact with neighbors. However, it is also a place where secrets are revealed, such as Larry’s suicide, Annie’s desire to marry Chris, and Joe Keller’s guilt about manufacturing faulty airplane parts. A broken tree in the backyard...

All My Sons | All My Sons

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