“How did you do it? This was probably something people said to Arthur Miller as his career as a playwright became successful. He could have said "Oh, it's just luck" or "It could have happened to anyone", but the main reason for Arthur Miller's success was most certainly the path that led him there- down. There are so many aspects of a person's life that shape and detail how they perceive everything. Arthur Miller was born at a time when America was first, lived through a war and a depression, and ended up becoming a successful playwright. Arthur Miller's birth took place on October 17, 1915. He was born to Jewish immigrants, Augusta and Isidore Miller, who immigrated from Poland.* He grew up on the streets of Manhattan, New York, with his brothers and sisters. Arthur's father, Isidore, owned a clothing store and generated some wealth among the Millers. They were wealthy enough to afford an apartment with a view of Central Park and a chauffeur-driven car.* The Millers' lives were golden until 1929, when the stock market crashed and everything went bankrupt. . Their business had ultimately failed and the Millers had to move on. This tragic event caused the Millers to move to Brooklyn where they remained for the remainder of Arthur's high school years. Arthur tended to focus on sports rather than academics during high school, which required him to earn his way into college.* Miller was denied enrollment at the University of Michigan in 1932 due to his poor academic performance.* Miller worked many odd jobs. after graduating from high school, he became a baked goods delivery boy and an auto parts warehouse clerk. After saving enough money, Arthur returned to college...... middle of paper ......e. The tabloids were constantly monitoring this particular couple.* Marilyn was the star of Arthur's next work, The Misfits. He wrote the script for The Misfits and Marilyn showed her acting skills. Shortly after filming The Misfits, Miller and Monroe divorced in 1961.*After divorcing Marilyn Monroe, Miller did not hesitate to find a new wife. In 1962 he married Inge Morath*. Together they had two children, Rebecca and Daniel. Daniel was born a child with Down syndrome. Miller struggled to accept Daniel into his life and institutionalized him. Miller never visited Daniel until he was convinced by his son-in-law.* Inge was Arthur's third and final marriage. Miller continued to produce more plays but they did not produce good reviews. In 1964 he wrote After the Fall, a play in which Miller had "...exploited his relationship with Monroe”*.