ArthurMiller

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Outline

Introduction

I. Attention Grabbing phrase: “Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.” II. Thesis Statement: The whole reason the Crucible is here is cuz of Arthur Miller. III. Preview Statement: The Crucible is heavily influenced on Arthur Miller’s life and the times he lived in.

Body

a.) Born October 17, 1915 in New York City b.) Father was a Jewish immigrant who faced hard times with work during depression c.) Depression had a large impact on Miller d.) Childhood Activities e.) Welfare f.) 1940 married Mary Grace Slattery - 2 kids g.) Divorced married Marilyn Monroe in 1956 (secretly) h.) Found guilty of contempt of Congress i.) Divorced and married Inge Morath in 1962- 2 kids j.) Died 2005 a.) College applied 3 times before getting in -Couldn't afford college got a job at a warehouse saved money, later got into UM b.) Changed Major to english c.) Wrote first play Sophomore year of College d.) Literary Work; All My Sons, Aftter the Fall, The misfits, and Dealth of a Salemens b.) Explain 1950’s and McCarthyism c.) He parallels McCarthyism with Salem Witch Trials
 * Personal Life/ Childhood--- Lauren Cain
 * Professional Career/Literary Works- Marybeth Succarotte
 * Why he wrote the Crucible- Michelle Nkumsah

a.) At the time they denounced the play. b.) Now they see the play as more universal, it's powerful and riveting.
 * Effect on people at the time/ Modern Day- Emily Stover

Conclusion


 * 1) Summary Statement:
 * 2) Concluding Statement: