The Crucible By Andrew White Adaptation of the Salem Witch Trials written by Arthur Miller The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a caliginous time in American history. The moral superiority that engulfs the town in a time of great despair and deep divide accurately sums up the atmosphere of that period of injustice that will forever stain the town of Salem‚ Massachusetts. This is the subject matter for the play entitled “The Crucible”‚ written by Arthur Miller in 1953. According
Premium Salem witch trials The Crucible
The Crucible A prime example of someone who has gained power through accusations and manipulation is Abigail Williams. She had the most power throughout the whole book and one person she had power over was Elizabeth Proctor. On page 80‚ Cheever states “… And he goes to save her‚ and‚ stuck two inches in the flesh of her belly‚ he drew a needle out. And demandin’ her of how she come to be so stabbed‚ she testify it were your wife’s familiar spirit pushed it in.” Cheever is explaining to Hale and
Premium The Crucible Salem witch trials John Proctor
communist was Arthur Miller‚ author of The Crucible. The Crucible was written in response of the accusation. In Miller’s play‚ he quickly made it clear what motifs he wanted to express the audience‚ which included law‚ religion‚ and accusations. ! In the crucible‚ the theme of reputation can be found at all corners. The citizens of Salem frequently fear for their public image because the word spreads fast and ruin their name. The first Act demonstrated this theme clearly when Reverend Parris who does
Premium Salem witch trials The Crucible
Petra Jurcova Professor S.K. Freuler ENC 1102 27 March 2011 Sweet Revenge Revenge‚ the concept of an eye for an eye‚ is the undeniable motto of war. But even in war‚ a man is only a man‚ and his conscience is still present. Frank O’Connor’s “Guests of a Nation‚” is a test to the motto of war‚ and the model of what it stands for. However‚ with this test comes another‚ the test of companionship. Willing to listen and understand another man’s perspective‚ but not allowing it to alter a friendship
Premium Choice Philosophy of life Morality
Justice or Revenge? The death penalty has no place in a civilised society‚ but India seems to celebrate it. ndia’s first execution of a death penalty in eight years‚ the speed with which Ajmal Kasab (the only perpetrator of the 26 November 2008 killings to have been held) was hanged after his mercy petition was rejected by the president‚ the public celebrations that erupted in a few parts of the country and the manner in which the media has reported/commented on the hanging in Pune on 21 November
Free Capital punishment
Topic 2 | Discuss the theme of pride in the play The CrucibleParagraph I (Introduction) * Definition of excessive pride. * Brief summary of the play. * Introduction to the main characters.Paragraph 2 (Body) * Reverend Hale‚ example of pride. Provide a quote‚ page number‚ and explanation. * Result of his pride. Provide another quote from the play‚ page number‚ and explanation. * Conclusion (was his pride justified?)Paragraph 3 (Body) * Elizabeth Proctor‚ example of pride
Premium Salem witch trials The Crucible John Proctor
McKenna Elliott Mr. Jahnke English 10 3A 10 November 2013 Crucible paper Weakness‚ Jealousy and Manipulation In the 1950’s people were imprisoned for being accused as communists. Many lost their jobs and family. Many were afraid to stand up for themselves‚ therefore people just accused them even if they were innocent. How would innocent people feel if they were used as everyone’s scapegoat? Imagine if they had to accuse other people of witchcraft just to save there job‚ and social
Premium Salem witch trials The Crucible John Proctor
Alice Lee Mrs. Chacon English III H Period 6 18 September 2012 The Effect of Confession in The Crucible In the play‚ The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller shows that the several acts of confession lead to an outbreak of serious problems of the society in Salem. Miller’s ultimate message is that confessions can cause unwarranted chaos‚ as shown from Tituba and Abigail. Tituba’s confession to Hale scares people into believing witchcraft‚ and Abigail’s confession to being possessed by witchcraft instantly
Premium Salem witch trials Confession The Crucible
Rough draft Community in Trouble The opening remarks for this literary analysis of community in the crucible are of the following. Theme‚ with the topic of community expanded .The setting is in the old puritans’ community. And allusions’ to other events in real life‚ that were encrypted in the text. Furthermore‚ how the story outlines what still happens in modern day communities. The theme of community is portrayed through the setting‚ and the characters. The characters are placed in a very
Premium Salem witch trials Puritan
Salem of Fear The Crucible is a play that explores ideas such as conflict‚ the importance of reputation and the relationship between fear and power. Arthur Miller uses this dramatic setting‚ symbolism and conflict between characters to show his audience and readers the similarities between the Salem witch hunts and the persecution of communists in his own time. This essay will show that the messages in The Crucible such as the harm that false accusations can cause and the importance of having
Premium Salem witch trials The Crucible John Proctor