To all intents and purposes‚ the power of theocracy in Massachusetts was broken." (146). The wrong-doings of "religious officials"‚ however one defines them‚ caused this unjust government to collapse. What is the point of trial when one could not be proven innocent? Each trial lead down the same path‚ a witch that confessed was punished‚ and an accused witch who did not confess was also punished. So under a theocratic government‚ there were no winners nor losers‚ only those unfairly put to excruciating
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“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller talks about a time where people felt conflicted between what the church stated and what was happening in society. Miller states‚ “The Salem tragedy…developed from a paradox….Simply it was this: for good purposes‚ even high purposes‚ the people of Salem developed a theocracy‚ a combination of state and religious power whose function was to keep the community together‚ and to prevent any kind of disunity that might open it to destruction by material or ideological enemies”(I
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An Essay Regarding Intolerance and Theocracy The Crucible‚ a play by Arthur Miller‚ shows how intolerance can corrupt a theocratic society. In The Crucible‚ this is achieved by a combination of three chief contributors. The paradox mentioned in his introduction to Act I‚ was and is entirely true in regard to the conflicting nature of the theocratic system and the human condition. First and foremost‚ conformity and forced control destroy the sense of trust between villagers. Secondly‚ intolerant
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The Dangers of a Theocracy A theocracy is a form of government where a priest rules in the name of God. In a real theocracy‚ God is the head of the state. In a pure theocracy‚ the leader is believed to have a personal connection God like a prophet. The government claims to rule on behalf of God and divine approval of government institutions and laws. This is dangerous because you live in a place where laws are handled by people who say they are prophets of the religion.
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Kat Pardo P.7 Forms of Government – Assess your knowledge of Government Types Know it: YES Sort of ? Definition Democracy: A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state‚ typically through elected representatives. The people are granted supreme authority. -direct: a form of democracy in which people decide (e.g. vote on‚ form consensus on‚ etc.) policy initiatives directly. -indirect: A representative democracy‚ in which people
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Forms of Government "I believe that government is servant of the people and not their master." A statement told by David Rockfeller powerfully telling that a government is not a hinder to tranquility‚ thus‚ a way for each nation to gain system in peace and order. A government is the organization through which the state articulates and enforces its will. Government comes from the term govern. From Old French governer‚ derived from Latin gubernare "to direct‚ rule‚ guide‚ govern"‚ which is derived
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4.1 Forms of Government Montesquieu holds that there are three types of governments: republican governments‚ which can take either democratic or aristocratic forms; monarchies; and despotisms. Unlike‚ for instance‚ Aristotle‚ Montesquieu does not distinguish forms of government on the basis of the virtue of the sovereign. The distinction between monarchy and despotism‚ for instance‚ depends not on the virtue of the monarch‚ but on whether or not he governs "by fixed and established laws" (SL 2.1)
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Forms of Government Democracy The word democracy comes from ancient Greek words meaning ‘people’ and ‘rule of government’. It is a system of government of a country whose leaders have been elected by the people. When the elected representatives meet in parliament to make laws‚ the form of government is a parliamentary democracy. Monarchy A monarchy is a form of government led by an individual who holds the position for life‚ having inherited the position‚ and who passes it on to a relative
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When you read a play write‚ such as The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ it makes you wonder the different themes it manifests. It shows‚ betrayal‚ love‚ jealousy‚ etc. The theme that I believe is the most important is the effects of theocracy; because in Salem‚ religion was the only unity they had for their community. It was also their way of judgment. Religion was the communities ’ mandatory law of life. This was their only way of protection and their way of making a good reputation. In the beginning
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Short Form Title: The Crucible Author & Date: Arthur Miller 1953 Major Characters: John Proctor - A local farmer who lives just outside town; Elizabeth Proctor’s husband. John hates hypocrisy. Nevertheless‚ he has a hidden sin; his affair with Abigail Williams; that proves his downfall. When the hysteria begins‚ he hesitates to expose Abigail as a fraud because he worries that his secret will be revealed and his good name ruined. Abigail Williams - Reverend Parris’s niece. Abigail
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