The Crucible Theme of Religion
In The Crucible, Arthur Miller uses themes to display thoughts throughout the book. The theme that seems to be the center point of the story is religion. Religion is on the character’s minds with every action they do. When something goes wrong in the town, religion is sought out as a cause. When the witch trials begin, the devil is supposed to be the source of the troubles. Arthur Miller vividly uses religion to show the readers how important religion is to the people of Salem.
At the start of The Crucible, we find Reverend Parris praying. Arthur Miller automatically shows us religion is important. “Reverend Parris is discovered kneeling beside the bed, evidently in prayer.” When the people of Salem realize something is wrong with Betty they automatically turn to witchcraft as if there could be no other cause. “I pray you, leap not to witchcraft.” Betty knows how important religion is and to go on with her act she pretends she cannot listen to the Lord’s name. “The words going up to Jesus are heard in the psalm, and Betty claps her ears suddenly and whines loudly.” Reverend Paris wants to find the underlying cause of the witchcraft therefore; he calls Reverend Hale to investigate the scene. Hale immediately and aggressively tries to free the victims of the devil. “Open yourself, Tituba-open yourself and let God’s holy light shine on you.” Arthur Miller continues to let the readers know religion is important throughout Act 2.
In Act Two of The Crucible, Arthur Miller continues to use the theme of religion. Sarah Good is sentenced because she cannot recite all of her commandments. “And all the ten she could not say a single one.” Mary Warren is another firm believer in the witchcraft. “The Devil’s loose in Salem, Mr. Proctor; we must discover where he’s hiding!” When the drama of the witchcraft starts to get out of hand not even respect and a good reputation is enough to save the accused. Rebecca Nurse, who has had seventy years of good prayer, is accused. “You
At the start of The Crucible, we find Reverend Parris praying. Arthur Miller automatically shows us religion is important. “Reverend Parris is discovered kneeling beside the bed, evidently in prayer.” When the people of Salem realize something is wrong with Betty they automatically turn to witchcraft as if there could be no other cause. “I pray you, leap not to witchcraft.” Betty knows how important religion is and to go on with her act she pretends she cannot listen to the Lord’s name. “The words going up to Jesus are heard in the psalm, and Betty claps her ears suddenly and whines loudly.” Reverend Paris wants to find the underlying cause of the witchcraft therefore; he calls Reverend Hale to investigate the scene. Hale immediately and aggressively tries to free the victims of the devil. “Open yourself, Tituba-open yourself and let God’s holy light shine on you.” Arthur Miller continues to let the readers know religion is important throughout Act 2.
In Act Two of The Crucible, Arthur Miller continues to use the theme of religion. Sarah Good is sentenced because she cannot recite all of her commandments. “And all the ten she could not say a single one.” Mary Warren is another firm believer in the witchcraft. “The Devil’s loose in Salem, Mr. Proctor; we must discover where he’s hiding!” When the drama of the witchcraft starts to get out of hand not even respect and a good reputation is enough to save the accused. Rebecca Nurse, who has had seventy years of good prayer, is accused. “You