Arthur Miller
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Arthur Miller: An American playwright and author, widely regarded as one of the most significant dramatists of the 20th century. He is known for his plays that explore social responsibility, personal morality, and the complexities of the American Dream.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Arthur Miller wrote "Death of a Salesman," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
- The themes in Arthur Miller's work often critique societal pressures and individual conscience.
- We are studying Arthur Miller in my American literature class.
Advanced Usage
- "Milleresque": (adjective) Resembling or characteristic of the themes, style, or moral complexity found in Arthur Miller's plays.
- The play had a Milleresque quality in its examination of familial guilt and societal failure.
Variants and Related Words
- Millerian: (adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of Arthur Miller or his works.
- The critic discussed the Millerian approach to tragedy in modern theater.
Synonyms
- Playwright: A person who writes plays.
- Dramatist: A writer of dramas for the stage.
Related Phrases
- "A Miller play": A common phrase referring to any play written by Arthur Miller.
- Attending a performance of a Miller play is always a profound experience.
Related Idioms
- "A Willy Loman situation": An idiom derived from the protagonist of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," referring to a person facing failure, disillusionment, and the collapse of the American Dream.
- He felt trapped in a Willy Loman situation, chasing success that never came.
Noun
- United States playwright (1915-2005)