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    McCarthyism‚ The Patriot Act and The Crucible are all linked together by many different reasons. The play‚ “The Crucible”‚ was supposedly written to go against the “abusive” politics of McCarthyism at the time of the Cold War in the United States. The McCarthyism‚ accused artists and writers of advocating class war without having actual proof or any truth. McCarthyism started with a man‚ Joseph McCarthy. He would accuse others of serious crimes or activities going against their government

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    Calls Revision Sample essay plan for q.2 1. Introduction 2. Character 3. Dramatic devices *(most important) 4. Social/Historical context 5. Conclusion (Themes.) Unities the ’unities’ from Classical Greek drama are based around three major things: time‚ place and action Introduction ’An Inspector Calls’ is a play which explores social inequality in postwar Britain. Priestley uses many dramatic devices such as stage directions‚ dramatic irony‚ lighting and setting to expose what he perceives

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    Dramatic Purpose

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    Dramatic purpose Act 3 Scene 1 is the main turning point of the play. It is during this scene that the play becomes a tragedy. The scene begins with Benvolio asking that they all go inside because he fears a brawl. Benvolio states‚ “I pray thee‚ good Mercutio‚ let’s retire: The day is hot‚ the Capulets abroad‚ and‚ if we meet‚ we shall not scape a brawl.” Mercutio ignores him and is entertaining everyone by taunting and provoking Tybalt. Soon the happily married Romeo enters. Tybalt calls

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    The Crucible

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    The Crucible is play written in 1952 by Arthur Miller that is based off the Salem witch trials that took place in Salem‚ Massachusetts. More than 150 people were accused of witchcraft during this time period. Nineteen people were hung between 1692 and 1693‚ and one was pressed to death. The Crucible is known to be one of the hallmarks of American literature and has been produced consistently since the 19th century. It was first recognized as a standard piece of literature and was commonly known as

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    Act II 1. What does the reader learn about the Proctors’ marriage through the discrepancy between what John Proctor does before he sees his wife and when he talks to her? John comes into the house‚ tastes the stew and adds seasoning. At dinner he compliments her seasoning of the meal. This lie shows how he does find fault with Elizabeth‚ but also that he will not be open and honest with her. There is an obvious barrier between the two that is demonstrated in the first few pages of this act. Some

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    The Crucible

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    The Crucible By Andrew White Adaptation of the Salem Witch Trials written by Arthur Miller The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a caliginous time in American history. The moral superiority that engulfs the town in a time of great despair and deep divide accurately sums up the atmosphere of that period of injustice that will forever stain the town of Salem‚ Massachusetts. This is the subject matter for the play entitled “The Crucible”‚ written by Arthur Miller in 1953. According

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    Act IV 1. What is Miller’s purpose setting this scene in a jail cell? The setting of the jail helps the audience to think about the reality of the horrible conditions of people who are incarcerated. They prisoners are treated like animals. They have filthy conditions and it similar to living in a barn. It is cold and dark and the bedding is straw. When Herrick enters‚ it says that he nudges a bundle of rags lying on a bench which implies that you cannot tell that there is even a person in the cell

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    Messenger Act 1 Scene 1

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    Scene 1Act 1. Details-The Royal Advisor is trying to convince the Duchess to make Alliances with France and Britain. Royal Advisor: My queen you must choose a country to fight with. We are not strong on our own and we have what others need. Please think twice about your decision. I beg you. I understand that you are having trouble with choosing‚ but when you choose‚ choose carefully. I can help you if you would only listen to me. You are in charge of Russia while Tsar‚ Nicholas II‚ your husband

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    Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1

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    Act 1 Scene 1 Setting * Witch laughter * Haunted * Rain & Thunder * Dark * Supernatural These are all what Shakespeare wants us to feel setting (Refer to attachment) Quotes “In thunder‚ lightning‚ or in rain?” [A1S1 L1 Pg 23] * Foreshadows the play/ ending * Not in right place * Theme of Against the Order of Nature “When the battle’s lost and won.” [A1S1 L2 Pg 23] * “lost and won” * Riddle/ contradicting/ complex * Suggest magic/ witchcraft

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    Act 1 Scene 1 Homework

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    Act I Scene 1 Homework – Graphing a Wave Name: A vibration is a wiggle in time; a wave is a wiggle in space and time. In this exercise‚ you will explore that connection by transferring the motion of the second hand of a clock (a vibration‚ even if a slow one)‚ to a wave. Print out the image of a clock and open the spreadsheet called Grapher. You will find both of them in the same item where you found these instructions. Use a metric ruler to measure the displacement of the tip of the

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