Logical Fallacies In The Crucible By Arthur Miller
Logical Fallacies within The Crucible
Passing the buck Fear of consequence often prompts individuals to push blame onto others. When Abigail realizes the others will always suspect that she bewitched Betty, she passes the blame onto Tituba, claiming, “She made me do it!... She makes me drink blood!” (43). Abigail is the first of individuals who pass the buck in Miller’s work. Miller shows how when people fear judgment, in order to avoid persecution, they transfer blame onto others.
Hasty Generalization
Suspicion turns the smallest details into solid, damning evidence. Before Reverend Hale sets foot in the Proctor home, he already suspects the family to have some form of involvement in witchcraft. The only initial information that Hale
Passing the buck Fear of consequence often prompts individuals to push blame onto others. When Abigail realizes the others will always suspect that she bewitched Betty, she passes the blame onto Tituba, claiming, “She made me do it!... She makes me drink blood!” (43). Abigail is the first of individuals who pass the buck in Miller’s work. Miller shows how when people fear judgment, in order to avoid persecution, they transfer blame onto others.
Hasty Generalization
Suspicion turns the smallest details into solid, damning evidence. Before Reverend Hale sets foot in the Proctor home, he already suspects the family to have some form of involvement in witchcraft. The only initial information that Hale