lies serve their interests. Arthur Miller develops the characters to present this theme. His depiction of Putnam couple‚ Reverend Parris and Judge Danforth‚ which could effectively prove this theme. Thomas Putnam‚ who is a wealthy‚ influential citizen of Salem. When they just heard about the witchcraft‚ they believed Abigail¡¯s explanation intentionally‚ ¡°When Reverend Hale comes‚ you will proceed to look for signs of witchcraft here.¡± This quote shows Putnam does not only believe in the witchcraft
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How do Hale’s emotions and feelings develop from act 1 to the end? Throughout the course of the play‚ the feelings and the firm beliefs about the suspicion of witchcraft in Salem which we see with the Reverend Hale in Act 1 begin to disintegrate as the play develops through to Act 2 where he meets with the Proctors and then further to the storming out of his own court at the end of Act 3. Through stage directions we can acquire a further insight into Hale’s feelings and emotions at key moments
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sins because all a prideful person thinks only of himself‚ and that is the exact opposite of what the Catholic Church teaches. The Catholic Church wants them to forget about themselves and go out and help others. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ Reverend Hale‚ Elizabeth and John Proctor all have a great deal of pride which in each case eventually decided their fate. Some examples of pride in The Crucible are portrayed through Elizabeth Proctor‚ John Proctors wife. Pride eventually interfered with
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already erred in the sentencing of prior convictions. He does not brook any exceptions and will not stay the proceedings because this will cast aspersions on his honour and reputation‚ which he confuses with the court’s. When John Proctor and the Reverend Hale plead for the innocence of their loved ones and seek more time‚ Danforth dismisses their concerns by stating that “it is not just” for those already found guilty. In the crucible faith and truth are shown all around in the story starting by the
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own life and avoid suspicion. The Putnams do this very thing: Ms. Putnam accuses Betty for having been seen flying over a neighbor’s barn. Before‚ the Putnam’s brother in law was up for the candidacy for reverend‚ but Parris received the job. As a result‚ the Putnams retained a grudge against Parris and therefore against his daughter. Because of this grudge‚ Ms. Putnam accuses Betty of witchcraft without even seeing her do so. This demonstrates one of the key motivators of betrayal: jealousy. Not
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portrayed. In Act III‚ Reverend Hale claims that he has signed seventy-two death warrants close to the end of the Salem Witch Trials: “Excellency‚ I have signed seventy-two death warrants; I am a minister of the Lord‚ and I dare not take a life without there be a proof so immaculate no slightest qualm of conscience may doubt it.”(Miller 92). This is not possible as the government setup could not possibly allow it. During the Salem Witch Trials a member of the clergy such as Revered Hale was not allowed
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The Crucible takes place in Salem‚ Massachusetts in 1692 * Salem under a theocratic form of government * we learn that Reverend Parris’ daughter is sick * rumors of witchcraft are running through Salem about Betty because her sickness is unknown * Abigail‚ Parris’ niece‚ Betty and a group of girls were seen dancing in the woods by Reverend Parris * Parris jumped out of a bush when he sees the girls dancing‚ startled them‚ and Betty has been sick ever since * Mrs. Putnam is introduced
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QUESTIONS FOR ACT ONE OF THE CRUCIBLE 1. Where and when is the opening scene of the play set? Salem‚ 1962‚ in the upstairs bedroom of Samuel Parris’ house 2. Why has Parris sent for Reverend Hale from Beverly? To discover if there is witchcraft in Salem‚ Massachusetts 3. What do we learn about the events in the forest and Abigail Williams’ connections with the Proctor family? We learn that the events in the forest are evil and that the devil does his work in the forest and that evil
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The Crucible play takes place in Salem‚ Massachusetts set around the mid to late 1600’s. Inside this peculiar little town most people are very religious and believe in the Puritan religion. For a little background Puritans do not believe or participate in activities like dancing and reading novels. Growing up as a little kid in the Puritan religion could seem like you are being hidden or kept away from activities that would alter your beliefs towards how your religion teaches them. Throughout
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Ben Boyd English 11H The Crucible: Thematic Essay The Crucible‚ by Arthur Miller‚ is a rich and enticing play set in the late 1600’s describing the epic horrors and emotions through the events of the Salem witch trials. The Crucible‚ focuses primarily on the inconsistencies of the Salem witch trials and the extreme behavior that can result from dark desires and hidden agendas. The play begins with the discovery of several young girls and an African American slave‚ Tituba‚ in the
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