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Book Review By Jack Goodstein
The Price by Arthur Miller

"The Price" is the story of estranged brothers, Victor and Walter Franz, brought together at the death of their father, in order to sell his furniture and other effects. Victor is a policeman of limited means; Walter is a successful business owner. Over the years they have grown apart. Walter's success makes Victor feel inadequate. Walter has trouble understanding why Victor refuses to accept his help. The men try to find some understanding, but it is nearly impossible for them to communicate.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book? - depressed
Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's
Family, struggle with Yes
Struggle with: - Brother
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - 40's-50's
Ethnicity/Nationality

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 40's-50's
Profession/status:
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 ()
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast

Writing Style
Amount of dialog - mostly dialog
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