Arthur miller biography powerpoint project

Presentation on theme: "Biography of Arthur Miller"— Presentation transcript:

1 Biography of Arthur Miller
By:Amanda NiesterKevin LeeJack Glancy

2 Early Life He was born in Harlem, New York City in 1915
Mom: Augusta BarnettDad: Isidore MillerSister: Joan MillerWorked many jobs to get to college

3 Achievements & Awards No Villain Death of a Salesman Crucible
1959: Gold Medal1984: Kennedy Center Honors2 Tony’s

4 Miller’s appearanceMiller and ten others were put in front of the committee because they were believed to be communists.Only one man spoke, the rest didn’t say anythingThe ten that didn’t speak were calledthe “Hollywood Ten”Held in contempt served between 6And 12 months jail time.

5 Effect of the investigation on Miller’s writing of The Crucible
Miller compared the witch trials to his experience in front of the committeeBoth in Salem and in the un-American activities committee peoplewere falsely accusedHe wanted to show people