voice as Elizabeth Proctor‚ which I found out was not how Carly used to sound. She used to have so much tension in her emotional center because she wanted to be accepted and affirmed by others. This strained her voice and made it difficult to show her true emotions. She found her self worth in how others saw her and this actually cause her acting to suffer as well as her daily life. Once she let go of that need for affirmation. She then got the affirmation in getting the role of Elizabeth Proctor. The
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John Proctor: A Tragic Hero Over the years‚ literary devices have changed as writers continually come up with new ones. One device that is has been used many times throughout the generations is the appearance of the tragic hero. Since the days of Shakespeare‚ tragic heroes have been used to enhance the meaning of a literary work. Any character cannot be described as tragic hero. Several key characteristics are necessary for the tragic hero to possess in order to be characterized as such. He must
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3B Literary Snapshot 2 Rewrite: How does Miller develop the character of Abigail? In what way is the character of Abigail a foil to Elizabeth Proctor? In The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ he develops Abigail by using her actions to make our view of her character change as she starts to act differently throughout the play. Abigail is a foil to Elizabeth Proctor since she uses lying as a tool to manipulate people as she finds it especially effective. Abigail gradually becomes inhumane in the witch
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“Perfect”than you expect. John Proctor in The Crucible is a clever‚ and stubborn guy but as well as a respected man in Salem his name is very well honored.He goes to church pretty much every week. Proctor is a good father to his children and he wants to show them how to stick up for yourself and to not throw your friends under the bus if something bad happens. “I have three children—how may I teach them to walk like men in the world‚ and I sold my friends?”.All Proctor
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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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John Proctor: A Dynamic Character A dynamic character is defined as someone who grows and changes. One of the few dynamic characters in the play‚ The Crucible‚ by Arthur Miller‚ is John Proctor. This play was written in the 1950s however it is based on the Salem Witch Trials which took place in 1692 in Salem‚ Massachusetts. Proctor has a significant role in the play as he knows the truth behind the girls accusations but his morals and love of God is tested when its time to speak up. Proctor goes
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The Crucible 1. What was your reaction to John Proctor’s final choice? At first I was shocked until I realized his reasoning. He probably felt that he found God‚ and he even confessed to Elizabeth about his cheating. 2. At the end of the play‚ Elizabeth Proctor says that her husband has “his goodness.” What do you think she means? She means that there is no use in trying to convince John because now that he found his God/point in life‚ she can’t take it away from him or convince him.
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John Proctor Ultimately‚ John Proctor is a key part of the Crucible. His refusal to open up about Abigail’s lying (which she admits in Betty’s bedroom) allows Abigail to whip the village of Salem into a frenzy – accusing anyone and everyone of witchcraft. He is a proud and powerful man‚ much respected in the village. The fact he committed adultery with Abigail means she has the power to control him. Adultery is against the laws of Salem’s theocracy (as it is against the Decalogue) so‚ if Abigail
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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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Macbeth Vs. John Proctor Macbeth and John Proctor are both main character from different books but both have similarities and differences. Macbeth is from William Shakespeare’s‚ Macbeth‚ and John Proctor is from Arthur Miller’s‚ The Crucible. The similarities between these two main characters are the impact witchcraft makes in their lives‚ their tragic flaw‚ and the respect each character has with his society. Witchcraft is a very powerful thing. Some people believe in it and some do not. When
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