Crucible

Justice is meant to be administered with the upmost fairness and equality, although Aurther Millers play The Crucible demonstrates that this does not always prevail, and in numerous circumstances the forces of injustices are exposed. Those appointed to administer justice often misuse their power resulting in a lack of justice. The judges in the court of Salam do not deliver justice fairly and accuse those who are innocent without any tangible evidence. In addition, Justice failed to protect the individuals of Salam and instead was blinded by their personal jealousies, vengeance, fear and greed. Those appointed to administer justice often misuse their power resulting in a lack of justice. Judge Danforth is a character that believes in theocracy and is convinced that the legal system will bring about truth and justice, in every situation. He decides to use Abigail's intangible evidence and therefore obstructs the course of justice. Instead the court should act impartially and guilt should be proven with tangible evidence. He believes himself to be doing the right thing "I speak gods law" although he is unaware that he is condemning the innocent victims of Salam. He lets Abigail manipulate the situation and does not investigate the issue any further even when John and Mary provide him with evidence that the accusations are false.
John Proctor is initially one of the only characters in Salam who sees the injustices of the court. Due to his ethical and moral beliefs he believes that by the end the right thing will come about and justice will be served. Proctor is able to see that Abigail is using her power to get rid of Elizabeth so she can take her place as his wife. "I'll not give my wife to vengeance." He tries to save his wife and friends and he himself ends up condemned. He does the right thing and dies for it, and once again the court failed to recognize the truth as they relied on their rulings of intangible evidence. In The Crucible justice failed to