John Proctor: Tragic Hero or Pompous Malefactor? According to Aristotle‚ a classic tragic hero must meet the following six criteria: nobility (of noble birth) or (wisdom by virtue of birth)‚ hamartia (a flaw or error of judgment)‚ peripeteia (a reversal of fortune‚ brought on by the hero’s hamartia)‚ anagnorisis (the discovery or recognition that the reversal was brought about by the hero’s own actions)‚ the audience must feel dramatic irony for the character‚ and the character’s fate must be greater
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which inspires grave misfortune for many. Throughout The Crucible one character John Proctor remains remarkably honest‚ ethical‚ he fought for others‚ and what he stood for even when it meant his life. <br> <br>John Proctor’s truly good moral character and honest personality is first witnessed when he expresses some of his true feelings and affection towards his wife at their home. Two quotes that best represents John Proctor’ love and overall good feelings for his wife are "I mean to please you Elizabeth"(Arthur
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Compare and Contrast Essay By definition; love is a profoundly tender‚ passionate affection for another person. Love can be interrupted in many ways. Were we ever taught love or is it just a natural feeling towards a person? Some say you’ll know the meaning of love when you fall in love‚ yet some don’t believe in love at all. The sculpture “LOVE” created by Robert Indiana and the sculpture “The Kiss” made by Auguste Rodin both share some of the same meanings behind the art work (Indianapolis
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Compare and Contrast In Pride and Prejudice‚ the main character Elizabeth is shown to have great pride towards the main male character Darcy. This is because in their first meeting Elizabeth’s pride is wounded by Darcy as he says ”She is tolerable‚ but not handsome enough to tempt me‚ and I am in no humor to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men.” This unkind and proud comment causes Elizabeth to take an immediate dislike to Darcy. After everyone has left for Rosings
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believe that John’s relationship with Elizabeth and Elizabeth’s relationship with John are two completely different things. Elizabeth’s relationship seems more at ease‚ a little distant‚ untrusting‚ but yet non-judgmental. Now John’s relationship seems to be passionate about arguing‚ trusting‚ a little judgmental (of self)‚ and regret. But similarly they have love in common. First up is Elizabeth’s relationship with John because it seems to have more of an impact in the story line. This relationship
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Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible‚” John Proctor is one of the main characters. Proctor is a very respected person in the Salem village‚ but when the witch trials occur some people would think otherwise. Proctor is an honorable character because he admits to having an affair with Abigail and because he tears up his confession letter‚ but others would disagree that he is honorable because he did not turn in his confession letter. The first reason John Proctor is an honorable character is because
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Compare and Contrast Jesus and Buddha‚ these two are the leaders and symbols of two of the biggest religions we live by today. When you think Christianity you think of Jesus and of course when you think Buddhism you think of Buddha. Both men had a vision of making the world a better place to live in while always doing so through peace. They both had a massive following among them like never seen before or since their departure. There are allot of similarities between these two but also a allot
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Dogs and Cats Compare and Contrast Essay Marielena Mendoza ENG 121 English Compositions I Instructor: Michael Gavino November 7‚ 2011 I. Introduction II. Dog A. Traits B. Independence C. Complexity III. Cat A. Traits B. Independence C. Complexity V. Conclusion Dogs and Cats A study done by The American Animal Hospital Association say; that if people were stranded on a desert island‚ they would prefer the company of their pet. Dogs and cats play a huge role in our lives‚ weather
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Compare and Contrast Essay The differences and similarities of how the Mongols treated China and Russia consisted of the good use of trade routes‚ and how the Mongols weren’t strict to Russia. The Mongols controlled china differently from Russia by having a direct rule over them‚ and by changing their capital to another place‚ some of the similarities that both china and Russia shared was that their economics dropped and both wanted to conquer different places. The way that the Mongols controlled
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four seasons‚ which are an amazing time of the year. The summer and winter seasons are enjoyed by many people; even though some prefer one over the other. They both have their own unique qualities for bringing family and friends together. As I compare and contrast these two seasons I will tell you how they are different and similar. I will write about their temperatures‚ fun activities‚ and the holidays that people engage in. Summer has long‚ hot‚ and sunny days. It stays light out until late in the
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