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All My Sons

All My Sons, written by Arthur Miller in 1947, explores themes of morality, guilt, and the American Dream through the story of Joe Keller, who sold faulty airplane parts during World War II, leading to the deaths of pilots. As family secrets unfold, Joe's guilt and the impact of his actions on his family are revealed, culminating in a tragic ending where he takes his own life. The play raises questions about personal responsibility, the cost of success, and the struggle between family loyalty and moral integrity.

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All My Sons

All My Sons, written by Arthur Miller in 1947, explores themes of morality, guilt, and the American Dream through the story of Joe Keller, who sold faulty airplane parts during World War II, leading to the deaths of pilots. As family secrets unfold, Joe's guilt and the impact of his actions on his family are revealed, culminating in a tragic ending where he takes his own life. The play raises questions about personal responsibility, the cost of success, and the struggle between family loyalty and moral integrity.

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All My Sons

Arthur Miller
ENGAGE (Real-Life Scenario Based Questions)

"If you had to choose between protecting your family’s name and telling
the truth to the public, which would you choose? Why?"
"Do you think it’s possible to be a good person but still make big mistakes?
Can you think of an example?"
"If someone in your family did something wrong that hurt others, would
you hide it or report it?"
INM (Input and New Material)

•Background: Written in 1947, All My Sons is set after World War II in a small American town.
The play looks at morality, guilt, and the American Dream.
•Plot overview: Joe Keller, a businessman, is accused of selling faulty airplane parts during the
war, causing pilots’ deaths. He was once imprisoned but released, while his partner stayed in
jail. As family secrets come out, Joe’s actions and their impact are revealed.
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Summary of All My Sons
• Joe Keller, a factory owner, once shipped faulty airplane parts during
World War II, which caused the death of 21 pilots. He avoided jail by
blaming his business partner, Steve, who is still in prison. Joe’s son
Chris wants to marry Ann, Steve’s daughter, but Joe’s wife Kate
believes their missing son Larry (Chris’s brother) is still alive. As the
truth comes out, Chris learns of Joe’s crime. Kate finally admits Larry
is dead — he killed himself after learning about his father’s guilt. Joe,
facing the truth and Chris’s anger, kills himself.
Themes in All My Sons
• Guilt and Responsibility
 The play questions whether personal success can justify actions that harm others.
 Joe Keller’s guilt is central — his attempt to protect his family leads to greater harm.

• The American Dream


 The desire for wealth and success is shown as both motivating and corrupting.
 The dream is exposed as hollow if built on lies.

• Family vs. Morality


 Characters struggle between protecting loved ones and doing the right thing.

• Denial and Self-Deception


 Kate’s refusal to accept Larry’s death mirrors Joe’s refusal to accept his guilt.

• War and Its Aftermath


 The war’s moral questions linger — survival at the cost of others’ lives is deeply
challenged.
GP (Guided Practice)
• Group Discussion Questions:
 Why does Joe Keller justify his actions?
 How does the war affect each character
differently?
 What role does Kate’s denial play in the
story?
 What does the ending tell us about guilt and
responsibility?
IP (Individual Practice)
• Students prepare a 1–2 minute speech answering:

• "Is Joe Keller guilty, or was he just unlucky? Explain


your view."
• "Who do you think suffers the most in the play and
why?"
Exit Slip
• Write 2–3 sentences on:
 "What lesson can modern society learn from
All My Sons?"

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