All My Sons
By Arthur Miller, 1948.
Brilliantly written and absolutely as topical today as it was in 1948, this play is about two families struggling with a history of white-collar criminal charges. With that plot as the vehicle, Miller explores the nuances of accountability, generational differences, the conflict that can arise between providing for a family and running a business above-board, exigencies during a time of war, and cultural complicity in the dishonesty of individuals. The Keller sons, Chris and Larry, are the heroes of this story for their unwavering moral sense.
Brilliantly written and absolutely as topical today as it was in 1948, this play is about two families struggling with a history of white-collar criminal charges. With that plot as the vehicle, Miller explores the nuances of accountability, generational differences, the conflict that can arise between providing for a family and running a business above-board, exigencies during a time of war, and cultural complicity in the dishonesty of individuals. The Keller sons, Chris and Larry, are the heroes of this story for their unwavering moral sense.