NAT 5 Critical Essay: All My Sons - Arthur Miller (marked 18/20)

This is a National 5 English A-grade critical essay which examines Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons in relation to the following question:

Choose a play which explores an issue or theme which interests you. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain how this issue or theme is explored.

This essay discusses the failure of the American Dream through a multi-layered approach: the physical setting, the conflict between George Deever and Chris Keller, and Joe Keller’s avarice in putting profit before human lives.