How does fear and hysteria play a significant role in creating and driving the conflict and the chaotic events that take place in Arthur Miller’s ‘ The Crucible’? Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger‚ evil or pain‚ whether the threat is real or imagined.1 It causes feelings of dread and apprehension. Fear can lead to hysteria- a condition where community wide fear overwhelms logic and ends up justifying its own existence. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ fear and hysteria
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What are the traits that make a person a good friend? Is one trait the power to conjure spirits by singing songs in Barbados? What about the ability to manipulate almost the entire town of Salem? In the book‚ The Crucible written by Arthur Miller‚ there are many characters one might want as a friend‚ and many one might not want as a friend. One of the characters that I think would make a good friend is Reverend Hale. Reverend Hale is a very interesting character that comes from out of town to help
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the reader an indication immediately‚ that Abigail has an everchanging personality and can manipulate people in such a way that they "fall apart". As the play progresses this is brought to light‚ especially with characters such as John Proctor and Danforth. Through Act 1‚ Abigail changes her character a number of times. We‚ as readers‚ never get to know her true character. In the beginning of the act she is almost portrayed as innocent‚ presented with "worry"‚ "apprehension" and "propriety"‚ shown
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admit to what the girls had done. During their questioning‚ the court was appalled at what was being accused. In their eyes‚ it seemed as though John was trying to blame someone else in order to get him and his wife out of any sort of trouble. Judge Danforth says to John‚ “...Come
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The Irreversible Commitment Dag Hammarskjold once said‚ “There is a point at which everything becomes simple and there is no longer any question of choice‚ because all you have staked will be lost if you look back. Life ’s point of no return.” In The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller examines the conditions surrounding the Salem Witch trials from 1692 to 1693. The tales of witchcraft are initiated by a group of girls discovered dancing in the woods; however they cannot be blamed for the outcome of this
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Literary Analysis Paper Arthur Miller is a great author that uses many forms of syntax‚ figurative language‚ and diction to enhance his writing throughout The Crucible. Miller uses figurative language throughout The Crucible‚ to put emphasis on certain ideas and things. Miller also uses diction in The Crucible to show that the story is taking place in the past and to give the story a more biblical feel to it. One other thing that Arthur Miller does really well is his use of syntax. He uses syntax
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Literary Essay: T: Reverend John Hale changed from the beginning to the end of the play the Crucible. A: Anyone who has read The Crucible P: To further understand the character John Hale in the play The Crucible F: Literary Essay It can be argued that in the play The Crucible‚ Reverend John Hale’s character’s arrogance and ignorance caused him to begin the Witch Trials of Salem‚ Massachusetts‚ and in the end could not do enough to stop them. He undergoes a significant change as the play
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break. Throughout the play‚ John Proctor has shown characteristics of being a hero‚ by being honest. Proctor was the very first character to bring forth the truth‚ "It were pretense [Judge Danforth]‚" (Page 1191).
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The Crucible: Although Abigail and The Girls Initiate The Tragedy‚ Responsibility Lies With the Whole Salem Community Although Abigail and the girls initiate the tragedy‚ responsibility lies with the whole Salem community. Discuss. I do believe that Abigail and the girls initiated the tragedy‚ what with all their talk about spirits and the conjurance with the devil during the opening act. For one reason or another‚ it can be said that the blame for this tragedy lies with the entire Salem community
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stand up for himself when he tells Danforth‚ another character of the book‚ “I can! And there’s your first marvel‚ that I can. You have made your magic now‚ for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with‚ but white enough to it from such dogs.” (Miller. 144). This is one of the most bravest scenes in history because John Proctor is showing that he is not cursed by any witch and keeps trying to tell Danforth that he is not a witch at all. John
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