John Proctor vs. Reverend Parris In “The Crucible‚” it is clearly illustrated that religion is the foundation in which the society of Salem is built upon. This directly implies that morality is highly valued in the society. In the beginning of the play‚ Arthur Miller draws a distinct line between John Proctor and Parris from their backgrounds and moral standards. Proctor is a married farmer who had an affair with a 17-year old house worker‚ Abigail. Parris is a minister of the church‚ and his reputation
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Evaluation of a live performance draft – The Crucible by Arthur Miller York Theatre Royal – 10th May 2011 The Crucible‚ a 1953 play written by American playwright‚ Arthur Miller‚ was influenced by the Salem witch trials which occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. It is a dramatization of these trials where more than 200 people were accused of conjuring spirits and practising witchcraft and some were executed. Eventually‚ the colony admitted the trials were a mistake and compensated
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the book is Pearl‚ the daughter of Hester Prynne. Throughout the story Pearl develops into a prominent symbol of the "A". In this essay the example of symbolism Pearl comes to represent will be explained.<br><br>In the Scarlet Letter‚ Hester‚ for her sins‚ received a scarlet letter‚ "A" which she had to wear upon her chest for the rest of her life in Boston. This was the Puritan way of punishing her for her then criminal action of adultery. She wondered the streets to be given sour looks from all. This
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Journal Topics for The Crucible As you read the play over the next few days‚ choose any 3 of the following topics and respond to them in a google document or on paper. Each response must be at least 250 words. You must include references to the text and provide support for all of your claims. Please use your best writing- no grammatical/spelling/capitalization errors- divide ideas using paragraphs etc. Each journal entry is 20 pts. You may do one more extra credit. Again‚ we are working on
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The Crucible Act Four Questions Short Response Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of the drama. Write a response on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Where does Tituba think that the Devil is going to take her? 2. Give one example of how Abigail shows her dishonesty in this act. 3. What effect do the trials have on Salem? Use three details from the drama to support your answer. 4. When first arrives at the Salem jail‚ Danforth complains‚ “There is a prodigious stench in this
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Sin Nombre Sin Nombre‚ loosely translated as “without name”‚ is an independent film released in 2009 under the skillful direction of Cary Fukunaga. Fukunaga‚ a film graduate from New York University‚ also attended a French university and carries a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz. During his studies and New York University‚ he made a short film titled Victoria Para Chino‚ a film about a group of immigrants who died in a refrigerated trailer when immigrating
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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
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Kim English 11-period 7 24 September 2012 In The Crucible‚ Arthur miller dramatizes the Salem witch trial‚ which people are falsely accusing of witchcraft because people were tempted to lie for their own benefit. Puritan societies were concern how they looked in other people eyes and judge each other based on their reputation. The ultimate goals of the puritans was to gain salvation because in order to look good in front of god eyes. The prideful character in The Crucible‚ defend their reputation
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English Homework Sophia Cassan What role does sex‚ and sexual repression play in The Crucible? The Crucible is a play constructed on conflict‚ lies and deception‚ written by Arthur Miller in 1952. The key theme of this theatrical four-act drama is ‘Wheels within wheels’. Set in Salem‚ in the heart of puritan Massachusetts‚ in 1692‚ the plot follows a community of villagers plagued by accusations of witchcraft. Amidst the executions of their friends‚ the remaining villagers turn to religion‚ rumours
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The Crucible In the article "Witch-Hunting‚ Thwarted Desire‚ and Girl Power: Arthur Miller’s The Crucible by Karen Bovard‚ Bovard talks how people fight to gain power in the hysteria of the witch trials. Abigail Williams leads the girls into accusing people and turns people against each other. Mary Warren tires to stand up and tell the truth but fails. Male ministers and judges fight for power. Proctor and Abigail have an affair that starts the turning of friends against friends by the towns’ people
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