Arthur Asher Miller was a prolific American essayist, playwright and a prominent figure in 20th century American theatre. Miller was born on October 17th, 1915, and died on 10th February, 2005. Due to his excellent work in writing, he received many awards throughout his career. His works involved writing stage, radio, and screen plays, assorted fiction, nonfiction and numerous collections. Throughout his career, he wrote different forms of literature that were based on different historical occurrences. He began his career as a playwright officially when he became a student at the University of Michigan.
The Crucible, one of Miller’s most famous works was written in 1953 and is based on the infamous witch trials that were taking place in the …show more content…
One major technique used is the stage directions, which in turn acts as a form of narrative voice. It helps in characterization and it also helps the readers to understand more about the characters in the play. (Harold, 2008). Stage directions are used in helping the reader understand the historical background that one may be lacking while entering or viewing the drama in its midst. An example of the importance of this technique is seen in Act 1; the stage direction helps in establishing the emotional climate and also the social culture of the Salem. Miller uses this technique in the play and thus makes the play more …show more content…
Since he does not seek to create scenarios that that are solely based on history or one is that is based on literary, he takes both aspects and composes a single work that is philosophically profound. An example is when he takes pains in order to recreate the way in which the Salem people normally talk to one another. (Harold, 2008). He states that “This play is not history in the sense in which the word is used by the academic historian.” (Miller). Miller’s style allows him to embrace different forms of study, thus creating a work of ethics and the philosophy which is significant to The
The Crucible, one of Miller’s most famous works was written in 1953 and is based on the infamous witch trials that were taking place in the …show more content…
One major technique used is the stage directions, which in turn acts as a form of narrative voice. It helps in characterization and it also helps the readers to understand more about the characters in the play. (Harold, 2008). Stage directions are used in helping the reader understand the historical background that one may be lacking while entering or viewing the drama in its midst. An example of the importance of this technique is seen in Act 1; the stage direction helps in establishing the emotional climate and also the social culture of the Salem. Miller uses this technique in the play and thus makes the play more …show more content…
Since he does not seek to create scenarios that that are solely based on history or one is that is based on literary, he takes both aspects and composes a single work that is philosophically profound. An example is when he takes pains in order to recreate the way in which the Salem people normally talk to one another. (Harold, 2008). He states that “This play is not history in the sense in which the word is used by the academic historian.” (Miller). Miller’s style allows him to embrace different forms of study, thus creating a work of ethics and the philosophy which is significant to The