theocracy society‚ with strong‚ strict believes and rules‚ which shows the underdevelopment in religion in that period. Reverend Parris‚ a minister in Salem‚ seemed to be worried only about his own status than the town. John Proctor didn’t like him. He used to think he was a corrupted man. John‚ being the principal character of the play‚ evidently shows a dislike not just for Reverend Parris‚ but for the whole puritan way of living. This system censored and prevented people to act and think freely as individuals
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different from today. When the Puritans arrived‚ they established a strict theocracy in their colony. Their government was completely entwined with their church. Religious moral codes became the laws. Anything immoral could get them arrested. Reverend Parris preaches compliance with the church rules and the local laws when he says‚ "there is either obedience or the church will burn like Hell is burning!" (28). People were punished for breaking simple laws. Abigail says‚ "Uncle‚ we did dance; let you
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control what happens in the court. For example‚ in act IV‚ when he comes back in Salem‚ he makes Elizabeth agree to speak to John in order to make him confess of witchcraft. The other judges‚ Danforth and Hathorne‚ don’t argue with Hale. They always keep an open mind to what Hale has to say because of his importance in Salem. If someone else would have suggested this idea‚ such as Rebecca Nurse‚ the judges wouldn’t have considered it because she isn’t wealthy‚ she has no importance in the court and she
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many characters to this dilemma‚ in particular Reverend Hale. Initially Hale is strongly respected and connected to the town‚ being described as “an expert”. He uses the metaphor of “Theology sir‚ is a fortress; no crack in a fortress can be accounted small”‚ to indicate his strong belief in the value of a theocratic society. Hale struggles to come to terms with the failings of this system as indicated by the juxtaposition of Miller’s stage direction “Hale in a fever of guilt and uncertainty” with his
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affair with Abigail. Elizabeth knows of the affair and doesn’t forgive him. 3. Reverend Hale vs. himself‚ Judge Danforth‚ and Judge Hawthorne- Hale knows there is no God present in witch-hunting and he questions his motives as well. 4. Abigail vs. other girls- Abigail threatens the other girls to go along with her lies and false accusations. 5. Abigail vs. Mary Warren 6. Abigail vs. Mary Parris 7. Parris vs. himself- He knows he is not a Godly man in his thoughts
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person’s name is equivalent to one’s reputation and how they were known in the town. Having a good reputation is very important throughout the play due to witchcraft trials‚ where untrue accusations made in court could ends somebody’s life. When Reverend Parris found out about the witchcraft he starts to panic. Abigail tries to defend her acting by saying it
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obvious‚ that being a common fear of speaking out against the movement. Often times‚ people who were too critical of the events taking place ended up being the next ones accused. This is exemplified during a conversation between Reverend Hale and John Proctor‚ where Reverend Hale is questioning John Proctor about his
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we can see how dramatic tension is created by Miller. These aspects are to be explored for each act. <br> <br>Act One begins with Reverend Parris praying fervently over his daughter‚ Betty Parris‚ who lies unconscious on her bed. The stage directions indicate that the room is quite dark with only a candle burning and sunlight through the window lighting the room. Parris is frightened‚ confused and angered by Betty’s illness‚ perhaps wondering what he has done wrong to be inflicted with such misery
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see this when he says‚” I may have looked up”‚ referring to when he passes her house at night trying to catch a glimpse of her. The lines of truth and justice has been blurred for John‚ we see this when he is confused about whether or not to tell Hale about the truth of the witch trials. When he finally decides to‚ it is too late. When Elizabeth is arrested John tries to save her whilst to clear his guilty conscience. He brings Mary Warren to court to help him to expose Abigail. He then confesses
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Michelle Spremulli Mrs. Petitbon English III HAT 8 December 2014 Title: The Crucible Significance of Title: Crucible a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures Salem became a “crucible” for many people living there when they were brought before the court and falsely accused of being witches. Most people turned against others accusing them of being associated with the devil and were the cause of their own
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