Jim Bayliss

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Jim Bayliss is a character in Arthur Miller's play "All My Sons," a local doctor and neighbor whose disillusionment and moral conflict highlight the play’s themes of responsibility and compromise.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
male character
theatrical character
appearsIn All My Sons NERFINISHED
associatedWorkGenre realist drama
tragedy
authorCountryOfOrigin United States NERFINISHED
characterTrait cynical
disillusioned
idealistic in youth
intelligent
conflictType moral conflict
creator Arthur Miller NERFINISHED
dramaticPurpose illustrate cost of ethical compromise in everyday life
firstAppearance All My Sons, Act I NERFINISHED
hasSpouse Sue Bayliss NERFINISHED
languageOfWork English
literaryFunction commentator on neighborhood morality
foil to Joe Keller’s rationalizations
medium stage play
nationality American
neighborOf Chris Keller NERFINISHED
Joe Keller NERFINISHED
Kate Keller NERFINISHED
occupation doctor
physician
portrayedAs financially comfortable but spiritually dissatisfied
relationshipTo friend of Chris Keller
residence Keller neighborhood NERFINISHED
roleInWork supporting character
settingOfActivity Midwestern American town
themeInvolvement compromise
disillusionment
moral responsibility
timePeriod post–World War II
yearOfWorkPremiere 1947

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Joe Keller neighbor Jim Bayliss
Sue Bayliss hasSpouse Jim Bayliss
Sue Bayliss hasRelationshipWith Jim Bayliss