Miller wrote in 1949, "The quality in such plays [ i.e. tragedies] that does shake us--- derives from the underlying fear for being displaced, the disaster inherent in being torn away from our chosen image of what and who we are in this world. Among us today this fear is as strong, and perhaps stronger, than it ever was. In fact, it is the common man who knows this fear best." Which play of his illustrates the highlighted clause?
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A.
The Crucible
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B.
All My Sons
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C.
The Last Yankee
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D.
Death of a Salesman
Correct Answer:
D. Death of a Salesman
Explanation:
Death of a Salesman is the play which highlights the clause, 'it is the common man who knows this fear best.' It is a play by Arthur Miller staged in 1949. Hence, option (d) is correct.
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