Many government officials were involved or accused Many writers, actors, and directors lost their jobs Many named names to save their own careersġ0 HUAC House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA) or House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) (1938–1975) was an investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives.ġ1 Miller and HUAC Investigated for possible associations with the Communist party from 1953 to 1955 In 1956, he was called to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC).ġ2 More… Only attended meetings looking to advocate social justice and equality When brought before the committee, he refused to name any other attendees Found guilty of contempt, later releasedġ3 Connections? With a partner, discuss why Miller chose to use the Salem witch trials to tell a story about McCarthyism.ġ4 Essential Question How do Americans use hysteria to their benefit?
Reds-Communists Russia Fear of espionage/spies from Russia, China, KoreaĨ McCarthyism A time of paranoia and hysteria over Communism
Stars his son-in law, Daniel Day Lewis Death of a Salesman The Misfits (with 2nd wife Marilyn Monroe) Wrote numerous radio plays “performed” on the radioħ McCarthyism Known as "McCarthyism" after its most famous supporter and namesake, Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Presentation on theme: "The Crucible Arthur Miller."- Presentation transcript:Ģ Essential Questions To what extent do people use hysteria to their benefit? To what extend do religious/societal beliefs shape the outcome of events?Ī vessel or melting pot A test of the most decisive kind, a severe trialĥ Arthur Miller: A Life Born on October 17, 1915Īttended the University of Michigan from Graduated with a degree in journalism Wrote and produced five plays during college career Married three times two daughters, one sonĦ Plays, screenplays The Crucible Both play and screenplay
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