continue and go through the witch trials. Consequently‚ her love for him makes the situation worse in the long run. Elizabeth lies about knowing the affair between John and Abigail think she was protecting him and his reputation. Elizabeth says to Danforth‚ “No‚ sir”(Miller‚ 50); she lies about the affair to the court thinking she is protecting her husband. John knows she is trying
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Rebelling against injustice is the duty that people need to do to bring justice. Bringing justice plays a huge part in The Crucible. The Crucible is a play about the Salem Witch Trials and how it started. One of the main reasons so many people hanged for witchcraft was the fear of authority. It is clear that the courts are unjust‚ but no one spoke out against it until the end of the play. In The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller expresses the theme of “Defiance becoming the duty of the people in the face of
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‘Conflict occurs between the powerful and the powerless’ Perhaps one of the greatest ironies of human existence is that humanity thrives on social interaction‚ yet constantly wrestles with its proclivity to clash‚ subordinate and master. The adherents of a moral code will perceive their parochial beliefs as correct and moral‚ shaping the way they perceive the world around them. Playwright Arthur Miller theorises that Christianity’s formative influence upon Western though has led the inculcation
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Moreover‚ Nationalism has shaped the US culture to be dependent on liberal tradition‚ universal rights‚ individualism‚ civic republicans‚ self-governance‚ collective rights and white population’s desire for continued dominance. Bonikowski says "a large majority apparently viewed Jews‚ Muslims‚ agnostics‚ and naturalized citizens as something less than “truly American” (Bonikowski‚ 2016‚ p. 11). Nationalism in the US resulted in social attitudes and policy preferences. Nationalism created “Americanism”
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Gossip-Catalyst of the Witch Hunt Gossip‚ or rumors is part of our daily life. It is everywhere and it spreads rapidly. Gossip is different from lying. People don’t mean to tell lies when they gossip. However‚ gossip either twists and exaggerates the truth‚ or affects people’s mind and influence their judgement. In the Crucible‚ in the Salem witch trial‚ rumors played an important role. They spread like pests and were the catalyst of the witch trial. It was because of the gossip’s ability
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To belong is to be‚ or have the feeling of being accepted or included by a certain group‚ person‚ place or community. While initially an individual may belong to a community or group‚ speaking their opinion can seclude them‚ and cause them to become an outsider. Belonging to a community or group can be very beneficial‚ and not belonging can cause an individual to face consequences. Hysteria and fear can be caused throughout a community by outsiders who don’t belong. We are able to view these experiences
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McCarthyism vs Witch Trials Does history repeat itself? Back in 1692‚ a couple of teenage girls decided to have a little fun with witchcraft. That little game turned into a “death play” with thousands of lives being taken away by simply having someone point a finger and say one’s name. Likewise in the early 1950s‚ we saw a similar type of witchcraft happen because of the fear of communism. Hundreds of lives and careers were ruined because people were naming names to save themselves. Numerous
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Often in true tests of moral character where people are tempted to deceive‚ be dishonest‚ or take advantage of each other‚ there are few who truly succeed. The story of The Crucible gives one of the strongest tests of morality‚ where the truly ethical are punished and those of low morale are free to live their lives. The Crucible very well represents that when a situation is life or death human decency crumbles rapidly. The Crucible takes place in Salem‚ Massachusetts where religion and corruption
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Michelle Burlaza Mr. Coons American Literature 23 April‚ 2013 “The Crucibles” Literary Analysis In the Drama “The Crucibles” by Arthur Miller‚ creates an intensifying and motivating situation that keeps readers on their toes eager to find out what happens next. Miller gives a dramatical attitude and emotion in the situation that is scattering in Salem. Miller emphasizes the plot/situation in the text through a few specific characters‚ their conflicts‚ and transition of the plot in every act
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Belonging can be defined as the process of the association with the human race as socially active characters. It is part of the human condition which exemplifies the need for security‚ safety and acceptance. Aspects of belonging such as alienation and isolation can be associated with the concept of belonging‚ as not belonging is a reciprocal process of belonging. Belonging allows for the substantiation of characters through the formation of identity and connections. Belonging is the human need
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