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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SHORT ANSWER STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS - The Crucible Act One 1. "So now they and their church found it necessary to deny any other sect its freedom‚ lest their New Jerusalem be defiled and corrupted by wrong and deceitful ideas." What is the irony in that statement? 2. Explain how the witch-hunt years were a time of "general revenge." 3. Identify Tituba‚ Abigail‚ and Betty. 4. Why does Mrs. Putnam believe there are witches in Salem? 5. Why is Thomas Putnam bitter? 6. Parris says‚ "Oh‚ Abigail
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figurative language‚ and diction to enhance his writing throughout The Crucible. Miller uses figurative language throughout The Crucible‚ to put emphasis on certain ideas and things. Miller also uses diction in The Crucible to show that the story is taking place in the past and to give the story a more biblical feel to it. One other thing that Arthur Miller does really well is his use of syntax. He uses syntax throughout The Crucible to show the intelligence levels of different characters. Miller uses
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A Crucible for Everyone Everybody makes mistakes in their lives‚ but how they react to them‚ and how others respond‚ exposes who they really are. In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ the Puritan citizens of Salem are caught in a perilous storm of terror and accusations of witchcraft. The sins and choices of other characters in the play fuel the fire of injustice and cost the lives of many. There are two tested characters who played large roles in the outbreak of witchcraft accusations; they
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constructive‚ thinking member of our society. Tonight‚ as you know‚ I have been asked to talk about why I believe that The Crucible should be part of the Queensland Senior English curriculum. Tonight‚ I shall discuss how Arthur Miller beautifully created a world mirroring the moral complexities that we face in our day to day lives both on an individual and social level. Firstly‚ The Crucible is a powerful educational tool which reflects the moral ambiguities of the individual. This play beautifully illustrates
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Abigail is the main catalyst of Millers play The Crucible. She is presented by Milller in a powerful‚ "strikingly beautiful girl" yet malicious with an "endless capacity for dissembling" which is stated in Act 1 when she is first introduced to the play. This portrays and gives the reader an indication immediately‚ that Abigail has an everchanging personality and can manipulate people in such a way that they "fall apart". As the play progresses this is brought to light‚ especially with characters
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Year 10 – ‘The Crucible’ Project Each activity has a value. Your minimum amount of credits to reach is 90‚ but the more the merrier! This is a fun but serious project to help you understand the play‚ themes‚ context and characters‚ so I am expecting the highest of standards in presentation and effort. Your project must include a title page about ‘The Crucible’ AND be presented in a folder of some sort. Even if you do anything on a computer‚ it must be printed out and stuck in. Create a quiz on ‘The
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this dreadful time‚ titled The Crucible. Since the subject was controversial at the time‚ Miller had to subliminally write about it through the story of the Salem witch trials. Basic human rights were violated by HUAC‚ who was symbolized by the court system in Miller’s story. To anyone who didn’t confess to their supposed crime‚ there were severe repercussions‚ such as death or blacklisting. Senator McCarthy‚ a corrupt
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Novemeber 3‚2008 Modern Version of The Crucible Abigail Williams- Regina George Mary warren- Katy Betty- Gretchen The Girls – The plastics John Proctor- John Tucker Elizabeth Proctor- Ellie Giles Corey- Mclovin Martha Corey-rachel. Reverend Hale- Sister fanny Principle-Shane Setting- A high school in A small town in Michigan Plot- The Plastics are the head of the school. They run it and know exactly what to say and how far they need to go in order to get what they want. They have
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The Crucible Critical Lens Essay Dolly Parton once said …“The way I see it‚ if you want the rainbow‚ you gotta put up with the rain.” In other words you have to go through struggle to see success. I agree with this quote because in my opinion nothing in life is handed to you easily‚ you have to work through it and overcome many obstacles in order to get pleasing results .This idea is clearly established in the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It is shown through the main characters; John
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