I justify that the protagonist is John Proctor‚ the “Manly man” who had an affair on his wife and instead of coming clean he produces a scary moment in Salem’s history. Abigail Williams is the girl which has had John‚ after the affair she is driven by a crazy mind to get with John‚ she resorts to witchcraft and gives her own blood to give John’s wife to be with John. When John finds out about the attempt on his wife’s life‚ that his character turns into the good‚ loving husband‚ the town thinks he
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John Proctor and Hester Prynne Similarities In The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible Hester Prynne and John Proctor are similar in their actions to retain their idea of justice stated by their ethics and feelings. Both Hester and Proctor alike tried to restrain the dreadful deeds from progressing any further. Hester admitted that what she committed was wrong and accepted the punishment of being banished from the community of Puritans. However‚ she made the mistake of promising Roger Chillingworth
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Ten Commandments‚ an important one was broken in this case‚ “Thou shalt not commit adultery”. John Proctor had sexual relations with Abigail while he was married‚ Abigail is still in love with him even though he doesn’t want her. Abigail is confused when John doesn’t want her‚ “Why do you call me child?”‚ but Proctor said that being with you was the worst mistake (Miller 22). Her wish to be with Proctor becomes a rebellion to the community when she makes reckless choices. Elizabeth‚ Proctor’s wife
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Compare and Contrast Essay Julia Krulee COM/155 August 27‚ 2012 Denise Evans Wendy’s and Subway While Wendy’s and Subway are both popular fast food restaurants‚ Subway has more to offer in terms of healthy eating‚ cost savings‚ and environmental friendliness. During my work week‚ I take a daily hour lunch break‚ mostly to walk around and breath in some fresh air before going back to finish my day. My usual scenery is long lines in every fast food restaurant drive through‚ and who is not
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Compare and Contrast: Cal State LA & Cal Poly Pomona Cal State Universities are excellent choices because they are part of the most affordable public education systems in the nation and promote access to higher education. When deciding to go to a university like Cal Poly Pomona or Cal State Los Angeles‚ there can be many things that need to be considered in order to make the right choice. These include finances‚ level of independence‚ and whether or not a major has been determined. Students
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Overall‚ John Proctor is a good man. Even though he went against his beliefs and cheated on his wife‚ he knows that it was wrong and decides to end the affair. He overtly tells Abigail that it is over. He admits that he still thinks about her now and again‚ but he states that he will “cut his hand off before he reaches out for her again” (Miller‚ 1953/p. 1246). This was his first step to make the situation right. He truly regrets his affair with her. Abigail gets angry that he will not be with her
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Essay 2 Compare and Contrast The two stories the between the Sexes‚ a Great divide and Being a Man are both stories that speak about the different sexes and their characteristics. Between the Sexes‚ a Great Divide”‚ written by Anna Quindlen‚ is an article that talks about the differences between men and women. She writes about her belief that boys and girls are essentially different‚ and have always been dissimilar. She transcribes that middle school dances is where the differences
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In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ John Proctor plays the role of a tragic hero. During the hysteria in Salem‚ he managed to keep his wits about him despite previous mistakes that he made. Proctor’s affair with Abigail and his strength to keep from blackening the names of his friends make him a tragic hero. Proctor’s affair with Abigail results in trouble for him throughout the play. The affair caused the witch-hunts because Abby did not want anyone to have John if she could not. Miller includes
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Munirat Kaffo Cralle EN 102 Oct. 31‚ 2013 Rhetorical Paper Compare and Contrast: King vs. Truth A speech‚ or formal address delivered to an audience‚ has many purposes. It can be used to inform people and increase awareness on topics or to teach and demonstrate things. Speeches can also persuade people to make a change and can be entertaining. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and Sojourner Truth’s”Ain’t I a Woman” speech both appeal to their audience through the art of persuasion through
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Character Analysis John Proctor: The Tragic Hero John Proctor was born on October 9‚ 1631 to John and Martha Hopper Proctor in Assignton‚ Sufffolk County England. In 1635‚ he immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was just three years old‚ along with his one year-old sister Mary. He was considered a prosperous landowner‚ and occupied various offices of trust in the colony. When John Proctor‚ Sr. died‚ he left his estate to his son. In the year of 1655 John Proctor married Martha Giddons
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