All My Sons Context
Cards (12)
- World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the Allies defeated the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Japan and Italy in 1945.
- America entered WWII when Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941
- Comradery is a the feeling of trust, a bond through shared experiencesThis is commonly seen through Chris, as he fought in the war and felt a family like bond between his fellow soldiers.
- 'American Dream' - The idea that everyone has equal opportunities to succeed regardless of their background or social class
- Miller was accused of being a communist- links throughout the play with his criticism of the capitalist society and American Dream
- Realism: when play writes about real life events and situations, and tries to be as accurate as possible. Characters experience real situations react in a realistic way.
- Naturalism: human character and what they have inherited from their family and environment
- Miller and Henrik IbsenIbsen was a large influence in Millers work and considered the father of realism. Miller took influence on his works such as "The Wild Duck", having a similar relationship of Edkal and Haakan Werle, and George and Keller."The Pillars of Society 1887" which has similar plot points As All My Sons, instead of it being planes, it is unworthy sea ships
- Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.
- Gender Roles - The expectations of what men and women should do and be. Each character in some way falls into these roles, and the play explores the tensions between them.
- Gi Joe- a radio show used to encourage everyone to get involved fighting in the war. Ironic, as Joe Keller never fought in the war.
- Average Joe - a term used to a describe a completely average member of society, Joe Keller is considered this instead of a GI Joe