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    Crucible Analysis

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    The Crucible Analysis - Act Three Why do Giles Corey & Francis Nurse want to speak to the court? What does Giles Corey mean when he says that he “broke charity with the women (his wife)”? What does Danforth say is the reason that the court (“the state”) accepts what the girls are saying? What is Reverend Parris’ argument against John Proctor? How is Elizabeth Proctor’s current condition a benefit to her? Why has Mary Warren come to court? Danforth states “a person is either

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    Hysterias In The Crucible

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    Giroux Where man has emotion that‚ along with conspiracies‚ that usually formulates within a collective population and has the potential to become mass panic‚ that in time becomes hysteria. With the occurrences of hysterias‚ individuals spasmodically act under the influence of propaganda‚ a figure of sorts‚ and various factors that may persuade mentalities based upon fears relevant to an event within a set period of time. The influence regarding the attraction to an event and or figure is more often

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    Literature occasionally takes the form of mirror – reflecting and commenting on the situation in a society. In “The Crucible”‚ Arthur Miller‚ remarks on the tyranny obvious in the society of Salem‚ Massachusetts‚ during the late seventeenth century. In the book‚ Timebends: A Life‚ Miller declares: “I can almost tell what the political situation in a country is when the play is suddenly a hit there — it is either a warning of tyranny on the way or a reminder of tyranny just past.” Tyranny denotes

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    What methods does Arthur Miller use to establish the character of Proctor in Act 1 of the Crucible? Proctor’s character is established initially through stage directions‚ and the initial view is not a beaming beacon of warmth as Mary Warren ‘leaps in fright’ at the mere sight of him‚ however we discover this is due to the fact that she is not where she should be‚ not because he is a man of evil actions. Then the stage direction that Miller uses merely for the actor and director to get a true sense

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    Symbols In The Crucible

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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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    Evil In The Crucible

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    very seriously. All citizens work toward pleasing and serving the lord. They repent all evil and choose the way of the Lord instead the way of the devil. With a government system such as this‚ good should always conquer evil‚ but in the play “The Crucible”‚ we learn that evil can sometimes get its way. The Salem witch trials prove that even in a place where religion is a number one priority‚

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    OPIC TWO Discuss the theme of pride in the play The Crucible Paragraph I (introduction) Definition of excessive pride Brief summary of the play Introduction to the main characters Paragraph 2 (begin body) Reverend Hale Example of pride (quote/pg#/explanation) Result of his pride (example from the play/ another quote/pg#/explanation) Conclusion (was his pride justified?) Paragraph 3 (continue body) Elizabeth Proctor Example of pride (quote/pg#/explanation)

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    The CrucibleCrucible”: A place or occasion of severe test or trial. This definition adequately describes what this story is about because it is based on a crucible that dealt with witchcraft‚ deceit‚ and revenge. In literature‚ there are 2 main types of characters‚ dynamic and static characters or ones who change and ones who stay the same. In “The Crucible” the biggest dynamic character is John Proctor. Another dynamic character was Reverend Hale. To me‚ Abigail Williams was a static character;

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    Hypocrisy In The Crucible

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    parallel those of a major movement in the late 1950s—McCarthyism. In his play‚ The Crucible‚ Miller retells the story of the witch trials and relates themes that were prominent in Salem to those prominent during McCarthyism. In doing so‚ he creates a character who nearly exemplifies Joseph McCarthy himself—Deputy Governor Danforth. As the presiding judge at the witch trials‚ Danforth exhibits the themes of reputation

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    Accused In The Crucible

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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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