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    “The Crucible” prompted #3 9-26-14 In the story “The Crucible” there is not many characters. Yet still there is a lot of depth to each character. This play is an allegory and a crucible starring the good farmer John Proctor. This is his story of dealing with the Salem witch trials. This essay will be on prompt number three. The first female character in this story we really get to learn about as well meet is Abigail Williams. Abigail is a young 17 year old girl who used to work for Proctors. Abigail

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    Elizabeth’s Character – Good or Bad? Just like many puritan women‚ Elizabeth Proctor is reserved‚ slow to complain‚ and dutiful. Elizabeth’s moral character proves to be an important factor all through the book. She gives people in the play and people today the example on how to treat others when she said‚ "I have sins of my own to count" (Miller 137). People can’t go around judging others and not check themselves and be rightly so to judge. Before she knew of this she said‚ "I have read my heart"

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    The Crucible: John Proctor A character is an elaborate blend of emotions and characteristics. Even though the character’s emotions are significant because they make an individual feel for the character may it be sympathy or anger. The characteristics are very also important because they make the character. They describe the character’s nature even if they are good hearted or if they are evil incarnate. Many times there is one word that can single-handedly describe the character’s reaction or

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    Crucible: Questions and Answers. Act 1 1. Who is the leader? How would you describe Mary Warren in relation to the other girls? Abigail is the dominant figure in charge of the girls‚ making her the leader. In relation to the other girls‚ Marry Warren is very aware of the consequences and would like to avoid getting in trouble with the elders‚ therefore she tries to pull herself away from the girls. 2. What have the girl done to violate Puritan codes and could explain their behaviour? How does

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    Salem News got up close and personal with the recently accused Elizabeth Proctor. Faced with witchcraft‚ hanging like a noose around her neck‚ and the attempted murder of Abigail Williams‚ here’s what she has to say.   Goody Proctor‚ how do you feel about being accused of witchcraft and attempted murder?   I am innocent. I was wrongly accused.   Do you own any poppets?   "I have kept no poppets‚ not since I were a girl"(61)   But one was found in your house?   That wasn’t mine‚ it was Mary’s.   You’ve

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    Character Analysis The Crucible‚ written by Arthur Miller‚ is a delightful depiction of the witch trials; where all someone had to do was scream witch and you were hung. Sounds great doesn’t it? I‚ personally‚ didn’t enjoy the plot‚ because it disturbed me that someone could be so religious and blind to reality that they hang their neighbors‚ children‚ and innocent others. John Proctor was a main character in trying to stop the hangings‚ and bring sense to people. He changed immensely in the play

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    literary character who makes an error of judgment or has a fatal flaw that‚ combined with fate and external forces‚ brings on a tragedy” (Dictionary.com). This identity holds true for John Proctor. He is a valued and respectful man who has made a misjudgment while in a dark place. Sometimes a hero can make a mistake that leads to his or her downfall. Many tragic heroes have a flaw that leads to their tragedy and John Proctor’s gets the best of him. In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucibles John Proctor

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    English Essay – The Crucible Ethan Anderson 2010 question 2) Choose a play in which a central character experiences not only inner conflict but also conflict with one (or more than one) other character. Explain the nature of both conflicts and discuss which one you consider to be more important in terms of character development and/or dramatic impact. The crucible is a 1953 play written by Arthur Miller and is a dramatic re-enactment of the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. The story is of

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    Parris‚ Elizabeth‚ Hale and Rebecca are being tested unintentionally by the court system‚ they are being pulled apart on whether or not to choose what they think could be the right choice. “Goody Proctor‚ I have gone this three month like our Lord into the wilderness. I have sought a Christian way‚ for damnation’s double on a minister counsels men to lie.” (Hale 132). Reverend Hale makes a great decision to go against god’s commandments to save innocent Christian lives. Hale is priest and came to

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    Miller’s The Crucible‚ John Proctor’s feelings toward Abigail Williams venture from those of irresistible lust during their heated affair to those of complete and utter hatred when Abigail infects all of Salem with her immature lies. At the very beginning of the play Proctor finds himself caught in a seductive lust while his wife is ill. During this time he grows particularlly fond of Abigail because she is able to satisfy his sexual needs. When confronted by ElizabethProctor instantly cuts

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