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    The document provides information on three contemporary playwrights: Alan Bennett, Willy Russell, and Arthur Miller. It summarizes that Alan Bennett's Talking Heads consists of six monologues dealing with ordinary life in Britain. It lists three plays by Willy Russell that explore themes of British culture and class divides. For Arthur Miller, it identifies him as a famous 20th century playwright and analyzes his play Death of a Salesman, noting its themes of the American Dream, family, and tragedy.

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    The document provides information on three contemporary playwrights: Alan Bennett, Willy Russell, and Arthur Miller. It summarizes that Alan Bennett's Talking Heads consists of six monologues dealing with ordinary life in Britain. It lists three plays by Willy Russell that explore themes of British culture and class divides. For Arthur Miller, it identifies him as a famous 20th century playwright and analyzes his play Death of a Salesman, noting its themes of the American Dream, family, and tragedy.

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    Alan Bennett

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    The document provides information on three contemporary playwrights: Alan Bennett, Willy Russell, and Arthur Miller. It summarizes that Alan Bennett's Talking Heads consists of six monologues dealing with ordinary life in Britain. It lists three plays by Willy Russell that explore themes of British culture and class divides. For Arthur Miller, it identifies him as a famous 20th century playwright and analyzes his play Death of a Salesman, noting its themes of the American Dream, family, and tragedy.

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    Alan Bennett: Contemporary Drama Specialises in looking at the mundane and the ordinary in British life.

    Talking heads is made up of 6 monologues. 1. A chip in the sugar. 2. Bed among the lentils. 3. A lady of letters. 4. Her big chance. 5. Soldiering on. 6. A cream cracker under the settee.

    Themes: British Culture and Society Narrative Style Social Class Social Attitudes Narrative Perspective

    Willy Russell: Contemporary Drama

    Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita, Blood Brothers.

    Themes: To what extent is this play autobiographical? Comparing film version to stage production-which is more effective? Explore the theme of class divide. Does education make you part of the middle class. Is it relevant to today?

    Arthur Miller: Contemporary Drama

    One of the most famous playwrights of the 20th century.

    Death of a Salesman: Referenced in a lot of popular culture. Willy Lomans character is fascinating.

    Themes: American Dream, Parents and children, the tragic hero, masculinity, illusion, depression, memory, the past and competition.

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