Anthony Rodriguez Mr. Milliken English Jun.17.12 THE CRUCIBLE Why does guilt hold from telling the truth? In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ in the early year of 1962 in the small Massachusetts village of Salem‚ many innocent people in the play were hanged during the Salem witch trials. Of course‚ there are many people that may be blamed. Many problems arise that deal with jealousy‚ hypocrisy‚ and hysteria. One may find
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In the novel “ The Crucible “‚ Honesty is what values each individual the most. It doesn’t matter what sex you are as long as you behold the power of honesty within. John proctor faces many souls that look past the asset of honesty such as Abigail Williams and Mary Warren and also encounters people that doesn’t believe one’s honesty whom are Judge Hathorne and Danforth. John Proctor and Giles corey are the only individuals that showed honesty and believes in others honest. He feels helpless when
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Arthur Millers The Crucible‚ takes place in Salem Massachusetts‚ during the witch trials of the 1600s. Back then the idea of witchcraft was crazy but the people still believed every word of it. Abigail Williams is the one to blame for the cause of all the witch trials. Her lies‚ devious ways‚ and cruel intentions add to the idea that she was the cause of all this. Abigail used her power against people‚ is untrustworthy‚ and destroyed the lives of others. Many people in the book thought of
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Brayden Turner Mrs. Switzer Literature and Composition 26 February 2014 The Diary of Anne Frank In The Diary of Anne Frank‚ Anne illustrates how the human spirit can be resilient even in the darkest of times and still find faith in humanity. The Diary of Anne Frank takes place during World War II in the Netherlands. Anne Frank was a teenager around the age of 13-15 who suffered during Hitler’s rule over Germany because she was a Jew. Hitler was trying to eliminate all the Jews by putting them
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about her hardships. This diary later became the most famous written account of the Holocaust. In The Diary of a Young Girl written by Anne Frank‚ the author describes her life when hidden in the Secret Annex. Her story was so outstanding because of the character traits that she portrays in her diary. In the beginning of the book‚ the most obvious trait that Anne Frank depicts is how much she talks. On page 17‚ she stated how “Mr. Keesing‚ the old fogey who teaches math‚ was mad at me for the longest
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The Crucible: Questions Act One 13. What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play? The function of Rebecca Nurse within the play is the voice of reason. In many occasions within Act One Rebecca is trying to find other ways to deal with Betty’s behaviour. And when Reverend Hale mentions that they need to execute the devil with in her she excuses herself because she cannot stomach this action. 17. What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale? Giles Corey reveals to Reverend
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The Life of Anne Frank Jane Smith Mrs. Joyner Language Arts and Literature May 15‚ 2010 Outline THESIS: This research paper will explore the life of Anne Frank‚ the Jewish girl who managed to find hope and goodness in the midst of one of the saddest moments in history. I. Anne’s Birth and Childhood A. Information on family B. Life in Germany C. Life in Amsterdam II. Life During World War II A. Description of the Secret Annex B. Dates that it was occupied C.
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cheerful depressed hopeful Question 2.2. Anne describes the annex as a ’little piece of blue heaven’ surrounded by what? (Points : 2) heavy rain clouds the canal a vacuum Question 3.3. Anne has upsetting dreams and visions of a school friend. Which one? (Points : 2) Jopie de Waal Miep de Jong Lies Goosen Question 4.4. What do the dreams and visions remind Anne? (Points : 2) She is very lucky to be safe as many are
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Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn was a very important‚ if not the most important character in Anne of a Thousand Days. The way that she behaves‚ and the decisions that she makes‚ effect the way that the ends. For example‚ Anne could have refused to marry Henry‚ and could have run away. These actions and decisions would have dramatically changed the outcome of the story‚ and for that matter history. Anne has many different personality traits which seem to change over time. At first she seemed rebellious
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Tragic Hero: Anne Boleyn 1501-1536 Anne Boleyn‚ the second wife to King Henry VIII is described as “a key figure in political and religious upheaval”. Anne’s actions within the English court‚ her determination as queen‚ her marriage to Henry VIII and her infamous downfall ultimately demonstrate the characteristics of a tragic hero. Anne was the daughter of Thomas Boleyn‚ a courtier and diplomat and Lady Elizabeth Howard‚ the daughter of the Duke of Norfolk. During her younger years‚ Anne served as
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