Introduction "A Madman’s Diary" is China ’s first modern short story. The author Lu Xun has been well respected and regarded as one of the most well-known political figures in China (Goldman 446-461). Lu Xun has been praised as the warrior against traditional culture and feudal system. Unique narrative structure "A Madman’s Diary" is very special in its narrative structure. Its setup is very different from the traditional narration in that it avoids the use of classical Chinese. Furthermore
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Emotions Run High in Proctor Household In the beginning of Act II of Arthur Miller’s play‚ The Crucible‚ the story presents an interaction between John Proctor and his wife‚ Elizabeth. The interaction between the couple emphasizes that their relationship is anything but normal than that of a married couple. The main cause of their awkward relationship stems from Johns wandering lust. John Proctor has conflicting emotions towards Elizabeth because both of them are trying to avoid the huge fact
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child’s play and dishonesty. John Proctor is an honest‚ upright‚ and blunt-spoken man because he fought for what is right and found forgiveness in his fatal flaw. Although he exhibits these traits throughout the story‚ John dies a dynamic character. Throughout the story‚ John expresses qualities of an honest man by defending his wife Elizabeth when she is accused of hurting Abigail. John defends Elizabeth” Herrick! Herrick don’t chain her” (page 177: Proctor) in many ways despite the hardship
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In the novel‚ The Crucible‚ John Proctor can be considered the tragic hero. He had all the components of a tragic hero‚ he had a tragic flaw which led to his tragic end. A tragic hero’s downfall is usually brought upon by his or herself by an error in judgment or a tragic flaw. A tragic hero is usually overcome by evil‚ but in the course of the struggle‚ the hero gains self-knowledge and wisdom. John Proctor is the perfect tragic hero because of his error in judgment‚ the fact that he is overcome
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Ambivalence about Proctor Miller’s interpretation of John Proctor at the beginning of the play is a man whose main purpose is to protect his name and reputation by remaining secretive and inconsiderate of the happenings in Salem. Although‚ after further analysis readers begin to understand the complexity behind Proctor’s character. Proctor faces critical challenges that counter his obsession with having an untainted reputation and prove that he is the protagonist in the Crucible. Proctor establishes his
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com). This identity holds true for John Proctor. He is a valued and respectful man who has made a misjudgment while in a dark place. Sometimes a hero can make a mistake that leads to his or her downfall. Many tragic heroes have a flaw that leads to their tragedy and John Proctor’s gets the best of him. In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucibles John Proctor qualifies as a tragic hero because he is vulnerable‚ proud‚ and brave throughout his downfall. John Proctor is far from perfect like all humans. During
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In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ John Proctor takes the moral high ground as a tribute to those around him- not for himself-making it the right decision. By letting himself be hanged‚ Proctor stays true to his character in that he protects his friends and family‚ reconciles with the judge within his heart‚ and leaves those who have done him wrong regretful of their actions. John Proctor wasn’t against lying itself‚ he was against allowing the dead to be robbed of their due respect. While it pains
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A diary is a book kept to record daily events or a person’s thoughts and Impressions. A diary can be a useful aid to memory. If a person is in the habit of forgetting his appointments‚ or something that he is supposed to get or do‚ there is nothing better than to jot these down in his diary and his memory will be aided when the time comes for him to use it. A pocket diary is the most convenient to carry about everywhere. A diary gives us an intimate glimpse of the writer‚ his feelings and the
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John Proctor throughout the Crucible Throughout Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” Miller had his characters face severe tests that make them question their own self. A crucible is also an earthen pot that is used for melting metals. In a way the town of Salem was a crucible as people were brought before the court and blasted with allegations from others as being witches. They were either forced to give in and live a lie or be hanged. The term crucible could also describe the heat of a situation
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