Miller has published other plays in a similar realistic style and dealing with similar themes. In particular, like All My Sons, Death of a Salesman centers on an antihero of the common man and The Crucible situates common people in a very uncommon and dramatic situation.
The playwright Henrik Ibsen had a significant influence on Miller's work. Miller's realistic style, thematic content dealing with morality, and use of strong female characters come from Ibsen's influence. Reading Ibsen's plays, especially A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Peer Gynt, and The Wild Duck can provide insight into the origin of Miller's work.
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