AO3 Flashcards
1
Q
Where was Arthur Miller’s childhood spent?
A
In comfortable, suburban prosperity
2
Q
What triggered Arthur Miller’s conception of the world?
A
The Wall Street Crash
3
Q
Why did the Wall Street Crash change Miller’s perception of the world?
A
Realised that prosperity wasn’t guaranteed.
4
Q
What was the post-war American society like?
A
Growing consumerism
Own your house and fill it with the latest appliances
Growth of outer suburbs - car ownership
When money wasn’t available, American’s borrowed to finance their expenditures
