Study Flashcards for Arthur Miller's All My Sons

A set of vocabulary flashcards to help students review key terms and concepts from Arthur Miller's All My Sons.

Arthur Miller

An American playwright known for works such as All My Sons, Death of a Salesman, and The Crucible.

All My Sons

A 1947 play by Arthur Miller that explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and familial loyalty against the backdrop of World War II.

Joe Keller

The main character in All My Sons who is a businessman that supplied faulty cylinder heads to the military.

Fathers and Sons

A central theme in All My Sons, highlighting the complex relationships and expectations between the Keller family.

Social Responsibility

A theme in All My Sons, questioning the moral obligations of individuals towards society and others.

Denial

A key concept in All My Sons, particularly in the character of Kate Keller who refuses to accept her son Larry's death.

Guilt

An emotional theme in All My Sons, particularly surrounding Joe Keller's actions that led to the death of soldiers, including potentially his son Larry.

The American Dream

A concept challenged in All My Sons, critiquing the pursuit of wealth and success at the expense of ethics and family.

Conflict

A central element in All My Sons that drives the plot, stemming from family secrets and moral dilemmas.

Ann Deever

The fiancée of Chris Keller in All My Sons, who represents the tension between the past and the future for the Keller family.