upon the gallows of Salem by those who let fear guide their actions. In response to this plague that was overtaking the U.S. “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller was born. Arthur Miller was a famous playwright whom had written and produced several famous plays in the United States with at the time at his most famous being “Death of a Salesman”. Troubled by the recent events occurring in the U.S. with the
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The trail The higher I climbed the more jovial I felt. The cold morning air felt fresh on my face‚ especially after a turbulent night’s sleep. The bales were slippery after a heavy dew had set. It was a bright morning and as I reached the top the suns glare blinded me. Whilst my vision cleared I noticed red blotches shining in the light‚ blood. Warm‚ fresh‚ scarlet. Human blood. It was in a trail leading to a rather large hole. Suddenly the wind picked up. I got a whiff of alcohol‚ strong alcohol
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The three topics that reflected the colonial society included Bacon’s rebellion (1676)‚ Salem Witchcraft trails (1692)‚ and the Stono River Bridge Slave Rebellion (1739). All three rebellions/trials have reflected the views of tension in colonial society because they have reflected the issues of government‚ slavery‚ the citizens‚ and the transformation of culture. The Bacon Rebellion took place in Jamestown‚ Virginia in the year 1676‚ which was led by Virginia Settlers led by Nathaniel Bacon
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McCarthyism and The Crucible Arthur Miller`s The Crucible is a timeless classic of witchcraft that is rooted in accusations and political motives. The crucible is set during the Salem witch trails and it centers on a young girl‚ Abigail Williams‚ and her quest to meet all of her selfish desires. A group of girls‚ led by Abigail accuse town people of witchcraft to cover up the fact that they were dancing in the forest. She eventually blames Elizabeth Proctor for witchcraft‚ so she will have Elizabeth`s
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persuading the judges thoughts. As the witch trial progresses‚ power in the form of knowledge is passed between characters. Through secrest‚ or the illusion of knowledge comes the power of persuasion‚ which can be destroyed or gained. Throughout the play Reverend Hale loses power‚ while Abigail Williams gains power in the fight for revenge. When one loses the ability to persuade others‚ it is because their knowledge no longer aids the greater good. In the play‚ the witch trials
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The article “Explaining Salem: Calvinist Psychology and the Diagnosis of Possession” talks about the difference between being bewitched with witch craft and being possessed by the Devil‚ himself‚ or some kind of demonic possession. While cases of people being bewitched or possessed was increasing in Salem Village‚ Massachusetts Colony‚ the courts had to determine the difference between the two to make the right decision. There are four available explanations for psychological symptoms. They fall
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directly on Communism it would not be published‚ due to people’s views on the subject‚ therefore he chose another event which had many parallels‚ for example‚ the extremity of accusations. This led him to write his views based upon the events of the Salem witch trials. McCarthyism was the fear of communism which spread across America in the 1950’s. The hysteria of the American citizens was due to the threat that communism would spread across the globe. This is when the paranoia began to start. During
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May 1864. Several of Hawthorne’s most notable ancestors were actively involved in the zealously religious persecution of individuals suspected or accused of depravity and witchcraft. One particular ancestor of interest was a judge in the infamous Salem witchcraft trials in the late 1600’s. It has been highly speculated that Hawthorne added the letter “w” in his name when he began writing‚ in an effort to disguise and distance himself from this notorious ancestor. Hawthorne was
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passed between the characters as the witch trial progresses. Power is obtained when secrets or knowledge about others are revealed‚ or the illusion of knowledge‚ through weakness and vulnerabilities‚ or the illusion of knowledge comes the power of persuasion. Power in the form of knowledge and the ability to persuade others can easily be lost‚ when one’s knowledge no longer
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I believe that Americans have a choice whether they want to stand up for others or to stay neutral‚ we are not required to fight the battle of others but in my opinion we should help others in need. If you don’t stand up for justice of all people you are technically letting it happen but it doesn’t mean you support injustice or propose it upon others. If you see injustice happening what do you do? Do you step in or do you let it go? I think it depends on the situation‚ if it is someone that can’t
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