John Proctor compromised the reputation of his name, and values that he cherishes by having an affair with Abigail Williams. This flaw will forever haunt him. Arthur Miller uses symbolism and irony to support the central idea that Proctor can either die honorably or live a lie.…
Various people portray their emotions towards another in numerous ways. Some display them openly and others do that subtly. In Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton, Mattie has a relationship with Ethan and displays it in both ways. At the beginning of the novel, her feelings for him were difficult to decipher. Throughout the story, Mattie would show some hints of affection, but it would still be uncertain how she exactly felt about him. However, at the end, it became obvious that Mattie felt strongly about Ethan. Overall, Mattie was deeply passionate towards Ethan as shown by Ethan’s trust and comfort he provided for her. In the end, she had directly stated her love to him.…
It is important to choose the right word when imparting your thoughts and ideas. In page six of The Crucible, Arthur Miller states the key factors of the Puritan’s survival in Salem of the Massachusetts Colony in 1692. Particularly, Miller asserts “their self-denial, their purposefulness, their suspicion of vain pursuits, their hard-handed justice, were altogether perfect instruments for the conquest of this space so antagonistic to man.” First, Puritans were deprived of fun and games everyday. A typical day of a Puritan would start at dawn, end at dusk, and be busy whaling on the Atlantic Ocean, making clothes, and reading the Bible. Furthermore, they did not celebrate Christmas and was never given a day off of work and church. This leads…
At the beginning of the novel, Meg was self-deprecating and somewhat insecure. She was in her attic bedroom, pondering on how “It’s the weather on top of everything else. On top of me. On top of Meg Murry doing everything wrong” (Page 7). This quote shows how little she thinks of herself; how she thinks she does “Everything Wrong”.…
Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" was an allegory to the well-known mass hysteria, the Red Scare. Many mass hysterias have occurred before and after the Red Scare like Y2K, War of the Worlds, and Muslims in the U.S.…
The salem witch trials took place in 1692, back then people believed almost everything they were told. When a well known reverend discovered his daughter, niece, slave, and a couple of girls from town dancing and singing in the woods, his first instinct was to rush over and confront the girls. When he got there the girls faked fainting to try and avoid getting in trouble, by doing so they made the reverend thing witchcraft was among them. He eminently falsely accused his salve for the girls odd behavior, he also summoned reverend Hale who was an “expert” in the field of witchcraft. By doing this reverend parris sealed many of the villagers fait with know, but only time would tell.…
Have you ever been accused of something you didn't do? The Crucible by Arthur Miller. This story is about innocent people being accused of witchcraft by a group of girls. These accusations get out of hand and innocent people are being hanged. There are three main themes in The Crucible and they are Guilt, Irony and Deception.…
"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller explores the themes of hysteria and fear, drawing parallels between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the McCarthy hearings of the 20th century. One of the central themes of the story is the destructive nature of hysteria. The fear of witchcraft in Salem spread quickly, leading to baseless accusations and the wrongful death of innocent individuals. This theme is evident when Reverend Hale exclaims, "Life, woman, life is God's most precious gift; no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it" (Miller 132), highlighting the disastrous consequences of unchecked hysteria. Through vivid portrayal of mass panic and paranoia, Miller shows the dangers of succumbing to irrationality and mob…
T: Reverend John Hale changed from the beginning to the end of the play the Crucible.…
An allegory is a story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Arthur Miller’s novel, the Crucible is a fictional play that centers around the Salem Witch Trials. The novel can also be classified as an example of an allegory. The allegorical meaning of the Crucible is that it can be a representation of the Red Scare, the HUAC, and McCarthyism.…
If you don't believe in witch hunts, that's fine. But the idea of them is very real. The Crucible is a story that takes place in Salem, Massachusetts. This small community is full of superstition and the towns people let their beliefs destroy friendships, and lives. Arthur Miller uses many repeating themes in the play The Crucible. There are many good, and bad themes that come up throughout the play. Some of the common themes of this story are lust, fear, and courage.…
In life, the way a person is raised reflects their future self. When you earn money by hard work you learn to respect others and the true value of money. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby is a mysterious character who comes off as one person, but is someone completely different. He encounters battles with love and develops his only real relationship with Nick, who stays with him through everything. Gatsby is a materialistic, corrupt racketeer whose immorality leads him to his untimely/imminent demise.…
Can a person's action lead to a tragic consequence for everyone ? There are a lot of situations where humans become involved in certain things and are considered “guilty by association”. In today's society humans face a lot of situations where they think they’re better than someone or vice versa. An author Victor Hugo states, “Society is republic, When an individual tries to lift themselves above others,they are dragged down by the masses,either by ridicule or slander”. Human failings can lead to tragic consequences. I’ve learned this in many ways; one from my personal life with hanging around people who do drugs, and another with the Abigail and John from The Crucible.…
Arthur Miller is a great author that uses many forms of syntax, figurative language, and diction to enhance his writing throughout The Crucible. Miller uses figurative language throughout The Crucible, to put emphasis on certain ideas and things. Miller also uses diction in The Crucible to show that the story is taking place in the past and to give the story a more biblical feel to it. One other thing that Arthur Miller does really well is his use of syntax. He uses syntax throughout The Crucible to show the intelligence levels of different characters. Miller uses these three different things in combination throughout The Crucible to enhance the story and to tell the story of the witch craft trials in an insightful way.…
Through my time being with the church I have never questioned or doubted the sacredness of our work once, but recently I have come to find myself realizing that the duty performed by reverends of this sanction are ill minded in determining the wrongfulness of a fellow towns member’s affairs. I am now considering leaving the church; I must record all of my reasons for doing so in this journal.…