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Arthur Miller
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:03 pm
by Alynna Lis Eachann
Arthur Miller, the playwright who wrote "The Crucible," "All My Sons," "Death of a Salesman" and a number of other plays that have become classics, passed away on February 10, 2005.
I still remember reading "The Crucible" in middle school or high school - it was one of the few plays that made an impact on me at that age. Saw "All My Sons" while in Colorado... I was quite literally on the edge of my seat for most of it (heh, and being up in the balcony wasn't the reason). Haven't seen or read "Death of a Salesman," though. Anyone care to comment on it?
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:17 am
by matrixman
I've only read The Crucible, and that was in high school, too. A very powerful drama. From knowing just this one play, I can see why Arthur Miller was revered so much. I think The Crucible will always remain relevant and urgently so, as long as persecution and hypocrisy in human society persists. You can adapt the play to work in just about any setting today (though the War On Terrorism--and its 'witchhunt" mentality of targeting people of Arab origin--immediately comes to mind).
Anyway, rest in peace, Mr. Miller. You've forced us to look at the dark side of human nature, and it's good you did.
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:35 pm
by Warmark
i read "a view from the bridge" in school this year,
i liked the revenge aspect of it.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:49 pm
by Ylva Kresh
I saw The death of a salesman about 10-15 years ago. I did not like it then. I was really upset about the stupidity of most of the characters... In a way I suppose it would insinuate that the play acctually was good (that I got emotional)
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:44 pm
by Lord Mhoram
Death of a Salesman is superb, one of my favorite plays. Dustin Hoffman's performance as Willy Loman is great, too. The Crucible is quite good too, actually. I prefer Salesman as sheer drama because the characters - middle-class, 20th century Americans - hit way closer to home than an allegory of 1950s McCarthyism set in Salem.
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:14 am
by lucimay
yeah i'm sorry i didn't see this thread at the time of his death but Miller hit one waaaaaaaaay outa the park with Death of a Salesman.
and speaking of things i'm glad i didn't miss...Willy Loman and The Death of a Salesman.