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    Changes In The Crucible

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    without fault.” John Proctor and The Crucible are great examples of what Joseph Smith Jr. said. “I do not wrongs that I am charged with doing… No man lives without faults‚” these words are the essence of The Crucible. He has done wrong‚ just like all the others. They are not being charged with what they’ve done wrong though. They’re being charged with witchcraft. Though‚ Proctor can be arrogant‚ and tempered at times he tries his best to do what’s right. In The Crucible‚ John Proctor has done his share

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    RHETORIC Throughout the Crucible‚ Arthur Miller uses many forms of rhetoric to progress and shape the plot. Miller exercises three significant forms of rhetoric to shape the play; symbolism‚ irony‚ and suspense. Although only a few instances of deep symbolism occur during the story‚ there are many important symbols. The title itself has two different meanings; a crucible is a melting metal to be forged into something new and different‚ which parallels the story to how it is a new

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    Religion In The Crucible

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    don’t work on the Sabbath‚ they believe the Gospel‚ they respect the minister’s word like it is God’s‚ and so on. Value is something that is important to the person. Also religion is the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power. In The Crucible‚ the message Arthur Miller is trying to say to people about religion is that fear operating in the witchcraft accusations and the tension between the Salem residents one another‚ this misplaced anger steams from old grudges and vengeance. To

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    out of the three that were accused‚ were Rebecca Nurse‚ who was known throughout the town as a very generous healer‚ and Martha Corey. John Proctor was not found to be guilty and accused by the girls from the start. Instead‚ he was put into this situation after his attempt to save his wife‚

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    Belonging the Crucible

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    Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible’‚ individuals such as John Proctor and Abigail Williams are displayed interacting with other characters and the society of Salem which both enrich and limit their experience of belonging. Also portrayed in Bob Dylan’s song‚ ‘The Hurricane‚’ individuals such as Rubin Carter and Bello and Bradley interact with others and the world around them in a way that both limits and enriches their experiences of belonging. Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible’ was composed in the

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    The Crucible Notes

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    The Crucible Notes Background: * Based on purity of religion * People are fearful of witches * They have their own unique vocabulary * H. L. Mencken’s definition: “the haunting fear that someone‚ somewhere‚ is having fun.” * Their life is based on religion‚ prayer‚ God and work Puritan Legacy Pros and Cons: * Pros: They have a strong work ethic * Cons: They are harsh and judgmental They have strong discipline including public shame and twisted morality Theocracy (n.) a form

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    will never tear it free.” John Proctor committed adultery and Elizabeth‚ his wife‚ hasn’t forgiven him. The couple are just two of the characters who show why forgiveness is important in “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Forgiveness is an important aspect in daily life‚ but many don’t notice why. In “The Crucible” the importance of forgiveness is portrayed by the Proctors‚ and Reverend John Hale. John and Elizabeth lacked forgiveness in their relationship‚ until their lives were on the line. First

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    Crucible Essay

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    The Crucible Essay The Crucible was a very emotional book in terms of plot. The plot was about a girl named Abigail who accuses many people of witchcraft. She also accuses Elizabeth Proctor‚ wife of John Proctor. Abigail uses her power of the court to get to her obsession‚ John Proctor‚ by trying to eliminate Elizabeth. She is unsuccessful in getting this done and ends up executing over twelve people including John Proctor. It is great to see all the different kinds of characterization and

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    Arthur Miller • • • • • • Born 1915 Many literary awards McCarthy’s witch-hunt 1950s Anti-Communism Salem witch-hunt 1692 Puritanism - theocracy crucible Definitions a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures‚ so as to separate the heated substance into its pure and base elements     a severe‚ searching test or trial witch Witch\‚ n. [OE. wicche‚ AS. wicce‚ fem.‚ wicca‚ masc.; perhaps the same word as AS. w[=i] one who practises the black

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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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