All My Sons

Main Characters and Their Development

• Joe Keller - the main character, a successful businessman who supplied faulty parts for military aircraft during World War II, leading to the deaths of pilots. His moral dilemmas and attempts to justify his actions to his family and society are central to the play.
• Kate Keller - Joe's wife, who refuses to believe in the death of their son Larry, missing in action during the war. Her denial and belief in Larry's return have a significant impact on the family.
• Chris Keller - Joe and Kate's second son, who returned from the war and works in the family business. An idealist, he strives for honesty and justice, leading to conflict with his father when the truth about Joe's business is revealed.
• Ann Deever - Larry's former fiancée and Chris's current love interest. She comes to the Kellers to start a new life with Chris, but her presence reopens old wounds and secrets.
• George Deever - Ann's brother, who returns from New York to confront Joe Keller for the crimes committed during the war. His arrival heightens the tension and leads to the climax of the conflict.