Joe Keller's character causes readers to make several
judgments and draw a variety of conclusions. For example, a reader could judge Joe's
decision to ship the faulty airplane parts as immoral because the decision ultimately
caused the death of many young pilots. Rather than standing up to the pressure being
put on his business by the government, Joe decides to take a risk. From this decision,
one might conclude that Joe feels comfortable taking such risks and believes that what
he considers a minor flaw will not have such a big impact. Joe is a businessman, one
who must take risks of varying proportions on a daily
basis.
Through Joe's character, Miller asks the reader to
analyze and evaluate priorities. Joe feels an immediate responsibility to his family,
and he holds their well-being as a priority. He wants his business to be successful so
that he can support his family and leave a legacy for his children. However, this
decision led to the death of others. Should Joe have felt a responsibility for unknown
men as well? These types of judgments are left to the reader.
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