Reverend John Hale A scholar from Beverly‚ Reverend Hale comes to Salem on Reverend Parris ’ request to investigate supernatural causes for Betty Parris ’ suspicious illness and thus instigates the rumors of witchcraft. Hale approaches the situation precisely and intellectually‚ believing that he can define the supernatural in definitive terms. Despite his early enthusiasm for discerning the presence of witchcraft in Salem‚ Hale soon grows disillusioned with the witchcraft accusations that abound
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If the only way to save your life was to blame an innocent member in your community‚ would you? In The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller expresses the acts of finding a scapegoat through John Proctor and Reverend Hale juxtaposed to Abigail‚ the girls and some of the accused. Many of the accused “witches” admit to being a witch and save their own lives by offering the names of other witches in the community. If the accused claim they are not witches‚ they will be hanged for witchcraft‚ but if they confess
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Some books are to be tasted‚ others to be swallowed‚ and some few to be chewed and digested: that is‚ some books are to be read only in parts‚ others to be read‚ but not curiously‚ and some few to be read wholly‚ and with diligence and attention. ~ Sir Francis Bacon A LIST OF FAMOUS SHORT STORIES Famous short story writers are Edgar Allan Poe‚ Guy de Maupassant‚ Anton Chekov and O Henry. Some of these authors have gained much fame and recognition in the literary world entirely through
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Two of John Cheever’s stories from “The Stories of John Cheever” revolve around a couple. In both instances‚ the couples happen to be married and have two children. Although the stories don’t directly mention when they take place‚ one could infer that they take place in the sixties due to the way things are described. In “The Enormous Radio”‚ the radio was large and difficult to move; “…with the assistance of her maid and the handyman Irene uncrated it and brought it into the living room.” The time
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The Crucible- Act Four Plot : The final act opens that fall in the Salem jail. Several hangings are scheduled for that morning‚ including of John Proctor and Rebecca Nurse. Danforth‚ Hathorne‚ and Cheever arrive and ask why Reverend Hale has been allowed in the prison. They discover that Parris has allowed it and so they send for him. They discuss how Parris has seemed rather unstable lately. When he enters‚ they discover that Hale has been trying to convince Rebecca Nurse to save herself by confessing
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The Crucible Notes Background: * Based on purity of religion * People are fearful of witches * They have their own unique vocabulary * H. L. Mencken’s definition: “the haunting fear that someone‚ somewhere‚ is having fun.” * Their life is based on religion‚ prayer‚ God and work Puritan Legacy Pros and Cons: * Pros: They have a strong work ethic * Cons: They are harsh and judgmental They have strong discipline including public shame and twisted morality Theocracy (n.) a form
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“There are wheels within wheels in this village‚ and fires within fires‚” (Miller 152). Here‚ Mrs. Putnam argues with Rebecca Nurse over the cause of the death of her miscarriages. Instead of looking for a logical answer‚ like Rebecca‚ Mrs. Putnam believes that the cause was supernatural. Abigail preys on many villagers on the belief of supernatural events and incites them into hysteria. Her exaggerated acts not only scare the villagers but also distract them from reason and logic causing mass hysteria
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Conflicts take time and questioning to unfold the hidden truth behind a problem. In the course of a lifetime‚ confidence in a belief continues to grow until a roadblock stops it and changes the way of thinking. Confronting a problem that contradicts a popular belief is presented in Arthur Miller’s character‚ Reverend Hale‚ from The Crucible. Reverend Hale has been called to Salem to examine Reverend Parris’s daughter‚ Betty‚ for precise signs of the devil. As the play draws out‚ Hale’s stance on
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.. TITLE PAGE NAME: Monekelya Sommerville DATE: SUBJECT: Environmental Science (Unit 1) TEACHER: Mr. R. Morgan CENTRE: Rhodes Hall High School CENTRE #: 100375 TERRITORY: Jamaica TOPIC: An investigation into the human impacts on the biodiversity of five rivers in Western Jamaica TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE TITLE PAGE …………………………………………………………………….. 2 TABLE
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A tragic hero is a noble man who commits a fatal flaw. The hero’s downfall is a result of their choices which leads to a punishment that exceeds the crime. The Crucible took place in Salem‚ Massachusetts during the time of the Salem witch trials. Throughout the story of The Crucible written by Arthur Miller‚ there were many dynamic characters. Characters that learned and grew as the story developed. John Proctor has many characteristics that made him one of the most important dynamic characters of
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