In Act II, Willy reveals his desires to win back Biff's respect by committing suicide. ... (Miller, Death of a Salesman, Act II). ... (Miller, Death of a Salesman, Act II). ... Elizabeth supports her husbands decision and proclaims "He have his goodness now, God forbid I take it from him!"... The possibility of victory arises in Act III of "The Crucible" when Elizabeth is questioned about her husband's loyalty to her. ...

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Miller even acknowledged this fear when he said, America had just finished fighting World War II with the help of the Soviet Union against the Germans and now they felt threatened by them, knowing not wether they were still allies or if another war was inevitable. ... America, entering into the cold war, felt that the threat of Communism was real and with World War II just ended and the fear of another possible war, Americans of the fifties did not want people whose political ideology was so rash, violent, and disagreeable with their way of living (Carey 51). ... Abigail is a devious girl whic...

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Arthur Miller, winner of many literary and dramatic awards, is an incredibly influential force in American drama. His plays deal with issues common to every society. He makes the audience face fault, weakness, and ignorance; subjects we would typical hide from. At the same time he emphasizes strength, human spirit, and familial love. Alice Griffin believes that Miller's plays are important internationally (xii). ...

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