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Differing attitudes to social responsibilty through Joe and Chris Keller (A. Miller's - page 9
Keywords: social responsibility arthur miller all my sons world war two ii 2 drama chris joe keller
By exploiit on 19/06/2010
Level: GCSE Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11)
Page Number: 9 of 9 pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9this cause emotions and feelings to escalate, and so add to particular scenes.
Stage direction (including lighting) is another method Miller uses to heighten tension. Direction about lighting is a way in which atmospheres can be altered to suit situations. Stage direction, for example the constant observations of Larry’s tree, are used to make the audience think about a circumstance. Keller, Chris, Kate and Jim all have reactions to the broken tree in the Keller yard that begin to cause the audience to question who Larry was, what happened to him, and why is this instance significant?
Character relationships are also important for creating tension and unease between scenes. A number of associations begin to formulate, leaving us to wonder what the history is between these characters, and why they have such poor relations. Some main examples of these relationships include that of Keller and his wife, Kate, Ann and Sue, Ann and Kate, Frank and Jim, and for particular periods throughout the play, Chris and Keller, and Chris and George.
Probably the most noteworthy form of inventing tension used by Miller is through dialogue. It is through particular pieces of dialogue that we get the answers to questions we are beginning to ask, and hints as to what drama is forthcoming. The constant references to Larry’s tree spark off conversations about who he is, and what has happened to him. Through the dialogue used, we began to realize the tree has great significance, as it symbolizes the Keller family and their ill-fated ruin.
In conclusion, Miller’s audience become aware of the consequences one is liable to face if he ignores his responsibilities to society, and the world around him. His presentations of Chris and Joe Keller are our sources of insight into the feelings, reactions and opinions that many people have towards greed. We also determine that people can try incessantly to better those they love, but their attempts are not always in the best interests of the ‘recipient’. This idea is formed through Joe Keller’s constant attempts to improve life for his family unit, when ironically, we see him gradually leading to the spoil of them.
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