All My Sons is an American play written by Arthur Miller. It’s about an American family where the family was divided and conflicted just after the second world war as their sons were sent to war to fight and sacrificed greatly for the safety of their own nation while their father had sacrificed other pilots’ safety, directed the guilt towards his own partner and made money. This was a metaphor of the divide between the new American society that were in fury of the wealthy people that made money out of the war while they had to sacrifice a lot of loved ones. The play is aimed at the young generation of Americans. There are many key themes in the play; the main one is the idea of social responsibility and those denying their guilt will be punished
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Mother said, “I meant except for that flu.” When Mother says “I meant” it shows a sign of insecurity and doubt of the lie that she told 15 years ago. Also, this slightly gives Keller away. As Mother continued speaking the lie was becoming more obvious to George in his mind, “except for that flu.” At this point Mother has completely acknowledged Keller’s guilt and George noticed that. It reveals Keller never really had a flu, which is why Mother dismissed it many years later. Then Keller tries to cover this up saying, “I know how you feel kid.” Keller attempts to change the topic and George’s thought process, but George is obviously constantly thinking about the lie. Keller states “kid” trying to bribe George and reassure him that he’s family and family sticks together without betrayal, but Keller’s sarcasm …show more content…
“[Chris looks at her, struck.]” This is a dramatic device that Arthur Miller has implemented. “[Chris looks]” implies that Chris is in deep thought staring at Mother analysing the odds of his parents being guilty and the lie his father told the day of the trial. Chris was “[struck]” showing he’s shocked and realised that if Keller wasn’t actually guilty, then no lie would’ve been told and he would face the judge in court. Chris has evidence that his parents are guilty, but he still needs reassurance. Also, Mother tried changing the subject, once again reinforcing their guilt as Mother denies defiantly the fact that Larry could have been killed by them
Mother said, “I meant except for that flu.” When Mother says “I meant” it shows a sign of insecurity and doubt of the lie that she told 15 years ago. Also, this slightly gives Keller away. As Mother continued speaking the lie was becoming more obvious to George in his mind, “except for that flu.” At this point Mother has completely acknowledged Keller’s guilt and George noticed that. It reveals Keller never really had a flu, which is why Mother dismissed it many years later. Then Keller tries to cover this up saying, “I know how you feel kid.” Keller attempts to change the topic and George’s thought process, but George is obviously constantly thinking about the lie. Keller states “kid” trying to bribe George and reassure him that he’s family and family sticks together without betrayal, but Keller’s sarcasm …show more content…
“[Chris looks at her, struck.]” This is a dramatic device that Arthur Miller has implemented. “[Chris looks]” implies that Chris is in deep thought staring at Mother analysing the odds of his parents being guilty and the lie his father told the day of the trial. Chris was “[struck]” showing he’s shocked and realised that if Keller wasn’t actually guilty, then no lie would’ve been told and he would face the judge in court. Chris has evidence that his parents are guilty, but he still needs reassurance. Also, Mother tried changing the subject, once again reinforcing their guilt as Mother denies defiantly the fact that Larry could have been killed by them