Arthur Miller and the American society

Research Project: Literature

In this essay I am going to analyse Arthur Miller’s description of how, in the American society, the search for success may take to failure. Also, I will include the repercussions of this search and failure in the other members of the family. The analysis will be based on three of Miller’s books: “Death of a Salesman.” “A View from the Bridge.” and “All My Sons.”. I will try to demonstrate those things on which Miller bases his critics to the “American Dream”(a life of personal happiness and material comfort as traditionally sought by individuals in the U.S. For many people, this is the American dream. A big beautiful home in the suburbs, two or more cars in the garage, steaks on the grill, and plenty of money or credit to buy just about anything) deeply analysing these books showing their differences and similarities.
“Death of a Salesman”, Miller uses lots of characters to contrast the difference between success and f...