Irony In The Crucible Irony in The Crucible In The Crucible‚ by Arthur Miller‚ irony is used a number of times throughout the play. One of the examples in which irony is demonstrated is when Elizabeth Proctor lies in court about John Proctor’s affair with Abigail Williams. This technique is also found when the reader finds out that Abigail‚ Betty‚ and Tituba live in the minister’s house. Finally‚ irony is shown when John Proctor forgets one of the Ten Commandments when Hale comes to his house
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In order to know what my crucible is the word needs to be understood. A crucible is a literary device in which a character is put through a series of trials. The character is pushed to their very limits. Their mettle is strengthened to become even stronger. My crucible is my first year of band camp when I was in 8th grade. As I tell the story‚ why this is my crucible will become very clear. Being in the high school band is something I take pride in. My first year being involved with the high
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In the Miller’s Why I wrote the Crucible a quote that he uses is “What terrifies one generation is likely to bring only a puzzled smile to the next.” This quote shows how in The Crucible‚ witchcraft was an actual problem and fear among the people of Salem‚ but when looking at the situation today it is amusing because we know that it is impossible for women to
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“What is a crucible?” Why does the author choose to name this play The Crucible? However‚ two definitions of the word can apply to the play The Crucible‚ which could mean “a severe test” or could also mean a piece of laboratory equipment used to heat chemical compounds to very high temperatures or to melt metal. The symbolism is very clear here because the village of Salem was actually a very strict community‚ which kind of ties in with a crucible because the people were accused of witchcraft in
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STUDENT DETAILS Student ID: Name: Course: BASSIX ASSESSMENT DETAILS Unit/Module: Conflict Management Educator: Assessment Name: Reflective Journal and Integrative Statement Assessment Number: 1 Term & Year: Word Count: 1119 words DECLARATION I declare that this assessment is my own work‚ based on my own personal research/study. I also declare that this assessment‚ nor parts of it‚ has not been previously submitted for any other unit/module or course‚ and that
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Creative Sanctuary was a tiny building that offered a place for local bands and poets to come together and express their feelings and messages to the world. Creative Sanctuary allowed local poetry and paintings to cover every bit of wall and ceiling in their little plaza area of the building in Alexandria. I would spend time in between
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Creative Writing Draft Chenzhuang Village notoriously known as China’s ghost town and phantom malls were abandoned. The stadiums‚ shopping centres and hundreds of accommodation once completed were now left deserted and derelict. Buildings‚ left for the rats to scavenge at and debris left lying around to rot. No longer was there beautiful buildings looming over the small village‚ but empty and forlorn places for squatters to hide and take shelter. As I watched the pale moon lie on its back whilst
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The Value of Conflict The word conflict stirs up thoughts of anger‚ friction‚ mistrust‚ frustration‚ and hostility. Rarely does anyone think of conflict as a tool for deeper thinking‚ better results‚ and communication that is more dynamic. When unmanaged‚ team conflict can destroy cohesiveness‚ but teams that use conflict resolution strategies can turn their conflict into an asset. Managed conflict can promote an exchange of ideas to generate well-thought-out results‚ encourage team members to think
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It is said that‚ “small slights were made out to be witchcraft‚” and “others had hidden motives for accusing their neighbors” (The Crucible- Witch Trials NP). Similarly‚ people have the eyes of a hawk in Salem‚ so whatever happens‚ there is always someone who knows and they spread like wildfires. Presently‚ those suspected of witchcraft often confessed to save themselves of more trouble
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The Crucible The 1996 film version of “The Crucible”‚ portrays the infamous Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts during the 1600’s. Author Arthur Miller portrays many events and characthers true to that of what happened in salem in 1692. However‚ many of the historical events are concentrated around the movies non-fictional relationship that Abigail Williams and John Proctor have. The movie is have many inaccurate elements that are not true to what really happened.The fictional
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