well-organized essay‚ analyze the nature of the character ’s villainy and show how it enhances meaning in the work. Do not merely summarize the prompt. In George Orwell ’s novel‚ "1984"‚ the reader is able to relate to O ’Brien and seems to understand him. However‚ by the end of the novel‚ the reader questions whether he/she really knows O ’Brien at all. One thing the reader does know is that O ’Brien has a manipulative and cunning nature that contributes to his villainy. His determination‚ intelligence
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Abigail Williams from the play‚ The Crucible‚ is a vicious antagonist .She would stop at nothing to attain her demented goals. In another writer’s hands‚ Abby could have been portrayed in a sympathetic light. After all‚ she is under age and has been sleeping with a supposedly honorable man thirteen years her senior. Arthur Miller‚ however‚ finds little humanity within her. Throughout the play‚ Proctor labels her a “harlot” and a “whore.” And perhaps Miller isn’t far off. According to the playwright’s
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Before the accusations: Dear Diary‚ I hate Elizabeth by heart. I am calling for revenge‚ oh God please hear me. And if God is not willing to fulfill my desire I will have to use other aid. I cannot stand the hurt in my bleeding heart anymore. John‚ oh John‚ it would be easier if you left your wife and flower out the purity of our love with me. We could leave; go to a place where we will be satisfied for the rest of our lives. But you broke my heart. I tried to couple with you. I still remember
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1 Abigail Williams Character Analysis In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ the antagonist‚ Abigail Williams‚ makes it blatantly obvious to the reader that she will fill the role of villain in the play. Abigail shows no sign of remorse for her actions throughout the entire story which makes her seem downright diabolical. She is so full of revenge against Elizabeth‚ and lust for John Proctor that it seems as if nothing could stop her manipulation of the entire town. However‚ Miller gives the reader
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“The Crucible” The crucible convey themes of betrayal ‚ death ‚ and foolishness. Arthur Miller centers on Abigail Williams ‚ a troubled 17 year old girl ‚ who starts the main conflicts of the play. Her false confessions of witches convinces the local Puritans that witchcraft is among them. With false confessions ‚ her personal affairs are scandalous. Her relations with John Proctor have an effect on his marriage & his wife. In this essay ‚ I’ll center on Abigail Williams & how she affected
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The Trophy for Villainy Although many might heartily defend the villainy of Roland Weary or Paul Lazarro‚ it is clear that the true antagonists of Vonnegut’s novel Slaughterhouse-five are culture‚ society and history‚ all of which play a major role in Billy Pilgrim’s ascent to death. Characters are not villains; their actions may suggest the contrary‚ but they are caused by the negative effects of society‚ which changes with area‚ culture‚ which changes with time‚ and history‚ which cannot be changed
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Arthur Miller’s historical play‚ “The Crucible” follows the story of the Salem witch trials. One of the main conflicts of the play was John Proctor’s affair with Abigail Williams‚ an affair which set off the witch trials. While Abigail has many obvious flaws and may be defended‚ her role and the severity of her actions cannot be overlooked. Abigail may not deserve the entirety of the blame‚ she most certainly deserves the consequences of her actions. Abigail fell in love with John during their
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Dylan Solberg Mr. Bertelsen English Ⅲ 10/8/17 Abigail the Witch What do you think of when you hear the word despicable? Maybe you think of terrible and disgusting things that nobody would ever do. Whilst definitely not being the most admirable‚ Abigail Williams is the most despicable character in the play because she tries to get a woman executed to prove a point to John Proctor. She is the total embodiment of despicable and everything that it relates to. First of all‚ the way she acts is totally
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The Crucible: Although Abigail and The Girls Initiate The Tragedy‚ Responsibility Lies With the Whole Salem Community Although Abigail and the girls initiate the tragedy‚ responsibility lies with the whole Salem community. Discuss. I do believe that Abigail and the girls initiated the tragedy‚ what with all their talk about spirits and the conjurance with the devil during the opening act. For one reason or another‚ it can be said that the blame for this tragedy lies with the entire Salem community
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through out plays‚ but only one is an artist of villainy that character is Iago from “Othello” written by William Shakespeare. Iago is an artist of villainy first because he does not care about anyone and will use him or her for his gain. Also he is a mastermind of an evil plain that has everyone fooled. Lastly Iago is an artist of villainy because he can betray and cheat those closest to him without blinking an eye. Iago is an artist of villainy because he is the definition of evil and you are
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