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The American Clock Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Embark on a journey of discovery with “The American Clock”! This fact-matching game challenges players to piece together important information fragments while also exploring the concept of time and its impact on American history.

  • Uncover key details about significant events in American history
  • Utilize spells for hints to help you solve puzzles
  • Gain extra time to piece together the clues and unlock the mysteries of the past
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • - The American Clock is a play written by Arthur Miller.
  • - It was first performed in 1980.
  • - The play is set during the Great Depression in the United States.
  • - It explores the devastating impact of the stock market crash of 1929 on American society.
  • - The story follows the Baum family, who experience financial ruin during the economic crisis.
  • - The Baums symbolize the struggles faced by many American families during the Great Depression.
  • - The play uses the metaphor of time and clocks to represent the passing of an era and the loss of hope.
  • - It portrays the stark contrast between the wealthy elite and the working class during the 1930s.
  • - The American Clock incorporates elements of vaudeville and musical theatre.
  • - The play features a large ensemble cast, with multiple characters representing different aspects of American society.
  • - It explores themes of resilience, family, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
  • - The American Clock was inspired by Studs Terkel's book "Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression."
  • - Miller's own experiences growing up during the Great Depression influenced the play.
  • - The American Clock received mixed reviews upon its initial production.
  • - It was later adapted into a television film in 1993, directed by Bob Clark.
  • - The play's structure is non-linear, jumping between different time periods and characters.
  • - Miller incorporates historical figures, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Henry Ford, into the narrative.
  • - The American Clock reflects Miller's critique of capitalism and the cyclical nature of economic crises.
  • - It serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the American people during challenging times.
  • - The play's title refers to the American dream being shattered and the ticking of the clock representing the passage of time.

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