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    In Arthur Miller’s play‚ The Crucible‚ the protagonist John Proctor is a tough and sharp-tongued man who throughout the play made the audience feel enraged. Although Proctor creates chaos and captures the reader‚ he is an example of a traditional tragic hero. He uses his stubbornness to place himself in a hole‚ this leads to the truth to be unveiled and death for the common man. A traditional tragic hero can be perceived as one who makes an incorrect judgment and then results in his or her destruction

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    JOHN BARNWELL’S LETTERS FROM THE FIRST AND SECOND TUSCARORA EXPEDITIONS Reading the 1908 journal articles featuring Col. John Barnwell’s and Col. James Moore’s letters and journal entries concerning various military expeditions during what has been come to be called the Tuscarora War‚ present numerous challenges when determining their authenticity as primary sources. Before even diving into Barnwell’s own narrative in the first journal article of January 1908‚ the reader is met by an extended

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    them the strong willed will do what they believe is right. Strong and independent‚ Elizabeth proctor always tries to do the right thing‚ though two compelling desires and obligations pull her mind in conflicting directions; these conflicts add depth to her character and show who she is morally and emotionally. The love and obligations to her religion conflicted with the love for her husband. Convincing John to become more involved in the madness in order to try and stop it was what Elizabeth thought

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    In “ The Crucible “ Abigail was accused of the Salem Witch Trials and the dreadful hangings because she was always sneaky‚ mean‚ dishonesty‚ and was the one to blame for when stuff happened. "Abby‚ I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again”. Abigail tried to kill Elizabeth with a curse in the beginning of the play because she had always wanted to marry John Proctor and she thought that the time was right. Therefore‚ mainly everyone

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    story Abigail is the true villain in Arthur Miller’s drama‚ The Crucible. She started out as a innocent maid‚ and Elizabeth(her boss) was sick she had a affair with Elizabeth’s husband Proctor. Afterwards he felt guilty so he kept pushing Abigail away which made her mad. She ended up taking control over these little girls and she would threaten them if they didn’t listen. Elizabeth ended up making a little doll and when she was taking a break she stuck the needle in the stomach and Abigail wanted

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    Abigail Monologue

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    Abigail sat still and quiet‚ hoping she would go unnoticed before falling victim like the others had. It was judgment day all over again and it had only been a week since the last. Each rock of her body drew eyes to her careless movements and Abigail’s inmates eye’s screamed at her to stop. If she continued to act out‚ she’d be chosen as the next meal‚ the next victim. The desire to escape brewed within her stomach. The pot was stirred with each plea from the current target‚ making Abigail’s insides

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    Abigail Williams in the Crucible Abigail Williams is the niece of Reverend Samuel Parris in Arthur Miller’s book the Crucible. Some people may think she’s just a normal girl but how can people be sure about that? Abigail Williams‚ age 17‚ is indeed a young girl‚ but she’s also an evil villain. Throughout the book‚ there are many examples to show how this is true. Abigail makes up lies to get what she wants‚ to get out of trouble‚ and to manipulate others. She also attempts a homicide just

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    Abigail Adams Biography

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    Abigail Smith Adams Born: Place: Weymouth‚ Massachusetts Date: 1744‚ November 11 Father: William Smith‚ 1706‚ January 29‚ Charlestown‚ Massachusetts‚ died 1783‚ September‚ Weymouth‚ Massachusetts. He was a Congregationalist minister. Mother: Elizabeth Quincy‚ born 1721‚ Braintree‚ Massachusetts‚ died 1775‚ Weymouth‚ Massachusetts; married in 1740. She was the daughter of John Quincy‚ a member of the colonial Governor’s council and colonel of the militia. Mr. Quincy was also Speaker

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    She believes that the previous sexual encounter between her and Proctor means he still and always will‚ love her. Williams is portrayed as the enemy in the play‚ no doubt that she is more conniving than any other character‚ as shown in Act I‚ when she threatens the other girls involved in the so called ‘witchcraft’‚ she

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    Proctor Essay

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    1. Explain what “proctoring” means and why the UoPeople requires proctored exams. A proctor is an appointed official of the school or university authority who is assigned with the task of enforcing strict academic integrity of students during tests and/or examinations‚ which includes monitoring to prevent cheating‚ enforcing guidelines to promote discipline etc‚ in accordance to the established regulations of the academic institution. Proctoring refers to the act of carrying out these tasks as described

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