We know that Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible, and we know what was going on in America when he wrote it, but what else do we really know about the man behind the scenes?   Is he even still alive?  For this activity, we will delve a little deeper into the man behind the play, and perhaps discover a little more about who he really is and what else might have prompted him to write The Crucible.

To begin, read what PBS has to say about Arthur Miller (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/miller_a.html). 

When you are finished, work in partners to construct a brief question and answer handout about Arthur Miller’s life.  Be sure to include at least one question that references inspiration for The Crucible.