-which character do you most identify with?
-use a quotation to support your response.
-with whom does Miller most identify with?
-Use a quotation to support your response
“I am sick of these meetings; cannot the man turn his head without he have a meeting?” (miller,17).
I identify with most with Putnam, because of his poor luck in situations out of his control. Sometimes, regardless of his efforts to change things, people always assume the worst of him. Because of all of his bad misfortune, people assume he has turned to the devil. If I am in a situation out of hand, and its not totally my fault, my house will often assume the worst of my actions to fix it.
“Woman. I’ll not have your suspicion anymore”
(miller,27).
I think Arthur miller most identifies with Proctor, because of his relationship with Abigail. I’m not saying Arthur was in the SAME situation as those 2, but further research shows that he had been married to Marilyn Monroe, the 2 of which can be closely compared. They both had parental tragedies and the time spent with proctor/Arthur was ended short and frowned upon. Proctor does what he can to get by, but constant over shadowing of one mistake in his life will always remain. Arthur’s time with Marilyn was brutal, and he says it’s a part of his life he wants behind him.
Anthony - I find it most interesting that Arthur Miller had an affair with and married Marilyn Monroe. She is so iconic and to think that Arthur was with her - very interesting! And you're right, I think that perhaps there is a connection between Miller and Proctor - there are more than a few parallels.
ReplyDeleteWow Mrs. Adams totally stealing my thunder!
ReplyDeleteAnthony- I was also very surprised to read about Miller's affair with Marilyn Monroe. That's just awesome! I also think its interesting you find similarities between yourself and such a complicated character as Putnam.