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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In a life filled with many difficult decisions people often choose the easy way out by lying to better their situation. Arthur Miller‚ the author of The Crucible‚ lived during the communist scare that took place during the late 40s and early 50s in America. Noticing how false and unjust the accusations were‚ and how people accepted the accusations and falsely confessed to the crime as to save themselves‚ just as people had during the Salem witch trials‚ he decided to write an allegory show how time
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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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“I cannot give you no name sir‚ I cannot.”‚ exclaimed Giles Corey in The Crucible‚ as he argued with Governor Danforth about a deposition. Giles Corey is an eighty-three year old resident in the humble town of Salem situated in the state of Massachusetts. Giles Corey is knotted with muscle‚ canny‚ inquisitive‚ and still powerful. Mr. Corey is married to his wife‚ Martha Corey. Giles Corey and myself have many traits in common such as being greedy for more‚ determined in the work that we do‚ and also
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Essay Topic: The title “The crucible” The title the “crucible” by Author Miller is a metaphor for the witch trial in Salem that manipulates the impure hearts just as the crucible melts impure metal. The crucible was set in the Puritan society where religion was strict and everything; everyone was either belong to god or the devil. People in the Puritan society used that as a tool to gain power and wealth. Throughout the witch trial‚ many people with impure hearts were manipulated by the overwhelming
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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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Theme of Religion in ‘The Crucible’ Puritanism revolves around the ideology of honest prayer and hard work. Play isn’t based on the religious aspect of the play‚ but the lack of it. Puritans were very afraid of hell and the more sins they committed‚ the closer to hell they were. Relates to many issues at the time‚ the McCarthy era reflecting to the theocracy in Salem Historical Background Christians in America tried to convert native Americans and failed as the Indians became violent and resentful of their presence
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McCarthyism in The Crucible / 1984 Throughout history millions of people have found themselves to be guilty for crimes they did not commit ‚ with little to no evidence‚ and suffered the consequences of being scorned‚ arrested‚ and tortured ‚ also known as McCarthyism. One can clearly see that McCarthyism is evident in both the play “The Crucible” and the novel 1984 by George Orwell‚ although conveyed a bit differently‚ one can also find similarities between The Crucible and 1984 regarding
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accomplishments. The play‚ The Crucible‚ recounts the time period of American history in which the country was being plagued with accusations of innocent citizes working for Satan; these citizens were labeled ’witches’ or ’wizards’. Most of the accused were hanged for their ’sins’ and many were excommunicated from the Church. The author of The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller‚ employs the theme of Pride throughout the play to add plot twists and create suspense. In The Crucible‚ several main characters- Reverend
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purposely incorporates these characteristics into John Proctor‚ one of the main figures in The Crucible. He masterfully portrays Proctor as a tragic hero even though he is a common man. A tragic hero is usually a member of the upper class or royalty. However‚ Miller believes that a common man is just as capable of being a tragic hero. Fear is the underlying element of tragedies according to Miller. In The Crucible‚ there are many instances of fear. The witchcraft hysteria strikes fear into the heart of
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