based on what happened during the Salem witch trials. Miller wrote the play as an allegory of McCarthyism and he used a lot of ironies to express he’s overall message. Through the whole play‚ Miller shows that‚ John Proctor‚ Reverend Hale‚ Judge Danforth are three characters which could mostly represent the overall theme of absolute morality. John Proctor‚ a median age farmer‚ husband of Elizabeth Proctor‚ has been guilty of adultery but is also hesitating to confess. When the hysteria begins
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the time. Abi called Goody Proctor a witch because she wanted him to herself‚ not because she actually was one. He later has a bigger problem with his pride because he was accused as well. He confesses to being a witch because he wants to live‚ but Danforth wants him to write it down and sign it. He says "how may I live with out my name? I have given you my soul‚ leave me my name!" When he doesn’t sign‚ they sentence him to death. All because of a little lie to save there own head‚ so many innocent
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What does the term "crucible" mean? A "crucible is a dish that tests the melting point of certain metals. In the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller‚ a community is being tested for it’s sanity and morality by the hysteria caused by the Salem witch trails. Though the majority of the community is caught up in the hysteria‚ there are a few individuals who refuse to be sucked in-Elizabeth Proctor‚ John Proctor‚ and Reverend Hale‚ each having very different personalities and each gaining insight from
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is mostly to satisfy their own interests‚ so mush as willing to believe outrageous lies when those lies serve their interests. Arthur Miller develops the characters to present this theme. His depiction of Putnam couple‚ Reverend Parris and Judge Danforth‚ which could effectively prove this theme. Thomas Putnam‚ who is a wealthy‚ influential citizen of Salem. When they just heard about the witchcraft‚ they believed Abigail¡¯s explanation intentionally‚ ¡°When Reverend Hale comes‚ you will proceed
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Belonging- Crucible essay It is instinctively assumed that belonging to the group can better protect the individual against external threats; however Arthur Miller’s The Crucible shows that such instinctive assumptions are flawed. The group can destroy itself without the voice of the individual‚ capable of thinking rationally‚ because the herd simply acts instinctively and its members conform out of fear of alienation or the very natural human desire to belong. The importance of the individual
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In The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ John Proctor is a good man. He is a puritan‚ a husband‚ and an all around valuable member of the community. All of this is represented by his name. The name of John Proctor could be considered his most prized possession. Proctor is very strong-willed and caring; however‚ he has committed adultery and had absolutely no intentions of joining in the witch trials. After his wife got involved‚ he feels that he can’t sit back and accept what is happening to the town. John
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in the stomach and Abigail wanted to get rid of Elizabeth to have Proctor to herself so she acted as the doll was her and stabbed herself. Finally towards the end of the story everyone is in court and Elizabeth takes over the court by threatening Danforth of accusing him of doing witchcraft.
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The corruption of power‚ or the power of corruption is a common theme found in texts of many different types of media and in many societies and cultures around the world. In the texts I have selected‚ I have come to the conclusion that‚ all characters in the pursuit of power are corrupt. In the texts I have selected‚ which include‚ The Crucible‚ The Godfather‚ Animal Farm and Akira‚ the portrayal of corruption is closely linked to that of power. How is corruption of power shown/represented in
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conflict‚ as can be seen in Millar’s protagonist character‚ John Proctor. Mary Warren‚ Proctor’s servant-girl‚ is also a victim of internal conflict within the play. Proctor‚ in addition‚ is involved in external conflict too‚ between him and Judge Danforth‚ him and Elizabeth Proctor‚ and him and the Court of Salem. Each of these conflicts are crucial to the plot‚ and when represented‚ complicate the action of the text towards its final resolution. Internal conflict‚ in Proctors’ case‚ acts as a
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Mari de M. Castro Crowley English Period 5 The Crucible Cause and Effect essay A crucible is a severe test as of patience or belief‚ a trial. Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible is a journey through the trials of many townspeople caused by suspicions of witchcraft. As the story progresses‚ people’s words and actions cause Reverend John Hale to change his views on whether the people prosecuted were guilty or innocent of witchcraft. As numerous events and their consequences unfold‚ they cause Hale
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