Similarities Between The Crucible And The Human Condition
The human condition encompasses both ends of the spectrum when it comes to the human emotions - being misery as well as happiness. The quote "The Human Condition involves both misery and happiness" is an accurate sketch of what I have understood from the human condition thus far in reading The Crucible by Arthur Miller and the photo Bondi by Marco Bok.
The Crucible is a play that portrays misery of the human condition through the use of its characters which generalise 'humans' and the intense dialogue provides a route for which these characters to express their suffering and misery brought about by their condition. Bondi is an image which depicts a large woman in a blissful state of happiness which is brought about by simplicity and the enjoyment of this simplicity. The simplicity in this image is a great contrast with the Crucible because the characters in the play are quite complex as they have motives, sins and hidden issues which eventually drive them to the darkness of the human condition that is misery.
Bondi by Marco Bok is anything but complex and as humans, we identify happiness with simplicity. The salient feature within the image is of the woman's wide smiling face which obviously reflects her being happy. The …show more content…
vector line runs down her body to her toes but en-route viewers notice her simple, pokadot dress which symbolises innocence as pokadots reflect child-like maturity which in turn reflects innocence.
The wearing of childish dress reinforces the image's message that is enjoyment of simply being because a large woman of her size cannot simply enjoy herself on a beach without considering societal views.
Dress code is a significant element which makes up and differentiates societies and this photo has shown that aspect of society as insignigicant. This woman has thrown her thoughts about what societal repercussions may consequent from her actions by wading in the water in a revealing and immature dress, and only then is she content with herself. The distant gaze in her eyes and the nakedness of her legs tells viewers that she has nothing to hide and this accentuates the message of happiness from simply being and simple pleasures even
further.
The Crucible contrasts the happiness that comes about from simple pleasures. The play stresses the importance of societal values and reputation, and the affect that this has on the characters is obvious. John Proctor can be seen as a man who cannot accept happiness from simple pleasures for he cannot disregard societal views and is therefore miserable. The sin he commits with Abigail is a symbol of his suffering as he is so unhappy with his life he must break a commandment in order to find some satisfaction. This sin which leads him to more misery and suffering creates a snowballing effect which eventually forces him to face his fear of societal pressure which in the end he cannot sign in to, "I have given you my soul; leave me my name!". He pays the ultimate price for caring and thinking too much into society's view of his 'name'.
Nature is an aspect of life which we humans relate happiness with as it is natural and represents growth and youth. In the image Bondi, the second vector line draws attention to her arm which is earthed into the sand. This imagery symbolises her merge with nature representing something with no pain or misery which links to her living life pain-free and happy.
The struggle of Proctor is seen through not only his words but also the stage directions given to him. The descriptive stage directions during his pleading in the final act read, "He moves as an animal, and a fury is riding in him, a tantalized search." Although 'animal' is a key component of nature, the context of 'fury' and anger give the word 'animal' a darker meaning and incite the thought of a dog eat dog world and other negative connotations which link to struggle & misery.
These texts present clear evidence that the human condition incorporates the contrasting facets of human emotion and provide good understanding where and how these emotions come about. Misery and happiness are achieved through the actions an individual takes, but since it is the society that shapes an individual into what actions he or she would make, it is society which achieves misery and/or happiness.
The Crucible is a play that portrays misery of the human condition through the use of its characters which generalise 'humans' and the intense dialogue provides a route for which these characters to express their suffering and misery brought about by their condition. Bondi is an image which depicts a large woman in a blissful state of happiness which is brought about by simplicity and the enjoyment of this simplicity. The simplicity in this image is a great contrast with the Crucible because the characters in the play are quite complex as they have motives, sins and hidden issues which eventually drive them to the darkness of the human condition that is misery.
Bondi by Marco Bok is anything but complex and as humans, we identify happiness with simplicity. The salient feature within the image is of the woman's wide smiling face which obviously reflects her being happy. The …show more content…
vector line runs down her body to her toes but en-route viewers notice her simple, pokadot dress which symbolises innocence as pokadots reflect child-like maturity which in turn reflects innocence.
The wearing of childish dress reinforces the image's message that is enjoyment of simply being because a large woman of her size cannot simply enjoy herself on a beach without considering societal views.
Dress code is a significant element which makes up and differentiates societies and this photo has shown that aspect of society as insignigicant. This woman has thrown her thoughts about what societal repercussions may consequent from her actions by wading in the water in a revealing and immature dress, and only then is she content with herself. The distant gaze in her eyes and the nakedness of her legs tells viewers that she has nothing to hide and this accentuates the message of happiness from simply being and simple pleasures even
further.
The Crucible contrasts the happiness that comes about from simple pleasures. The play stresses the importance of societal values and reputation, and the affect that this has on the characters is obvious. John Proctor can be seen as a man who cannot accept happiness from simple pleasures for he cannot disregard societal views and is therefore miserable. The sin he commits with Abigail is a symbol of his suffering as he is so unhappy with his life he must break a commandment in order to find some satisfaction. This sin which leads him to more misery and suffering creates a snowballing effect which eventually forces him to face his fear of societal pressure which in the end he cannot sign in to, "I have given you my soul; leave me my name!". He pays the ultimate price for caring and thinking too much into society's view of his 'name'.
Nature is an aspect of life which we humans relate happiness with as it is natural and represents growth and youth. In the image Bondi, the second vector line draws attention to her arm which is earthed into the sand. This imagery symbolises her merge with nature representing something with no pain or misery which links to her living life pain-free and happy.
The struggle of Proctor is seen through not only his words but also the stage directions given to him. The descriptive stage directions during his pleading in the final act read, "He moves as an animal, and a fury is riding in him, a tantalized search." Although 'animal' is a key component of nature, the context of 'fury' and anger give the word 'animal' a darker meaning and incite the thought of a dog eat dog world and other negative connotations which link to struggle & misery.
These texts present clear evidence that the human condition incorporates the contrasting facets of human emotion and provide good understanding where and how these emotions come about. Misery and happiness are achieved through the actions an individual takes, but since it is the society that shapes an individual into what actions he or she would make, it is society which achieves misery and/or happiness.