Our adaptation of a scene in The Crucible by Arthur Miller is set during the Cultural Revolution in 1975 China. During this time‚ Mao Wanteu reasserted power by rooting capitalists; communism became the new religion. Potential communists were attacked and false allegations were made against them‚ resulting in jail‚ torture‚ or even execution. Similarly‚ in the Salem witch trials in The Crucible‚ women were accused of performing witchcraft by people who wanted to seek revenge or vengeance. Both time
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the New World‚ shows that the Puritans’ “self-denial‚ their purposefulness‚ their suspicion of all vain pursuits‚ their hard-handed justice were altogether perfect instruments for the conquest of this space so antagonistic to man” (Miller 6). The Crucible‚ by Arthur Miller‚ describes the Salem witch trials during the seventeenth century. Numerous people were hung and jailed for being accused of witchcraft. In his work‚ Miller describes how a young girl‚ Abigail Williams‚ becomes the main accuser in
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Title- The Crucible Author- Arthur Miller Date of First Publication- 1953 John Proctor-summary of his role in the book * John Proctor as the play’s tragic hero. Honest‚ upright‚ and blunt-spoken * Proctor is a good man‚ but one with a secret‚ fatal flaw. His lust for Abigail Williams led to their affair (which occurs before the play begins)‚ and created Abigail’s jealousy of his wife‚ Elizabeth‚ which sets the entire witch hysteria in motion. * Realizes that he can only stop the
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The Crucible - Quotations Characters: Abigail Williams • Stage directions: an endless capacity for dissembling • “…and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you.” • “I’d almost forgot how strong you are‚ John Proctor!” • Stage directions: Winningly she comes a little closer‚ with a confidential‚ wicked air. • “I want to open myself! I want the light of God… I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the
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2.1.3 Theoretical motives behind M & A 2.1.2.1 Behavioural Finance theory A behavioural perspective states that industry shocks may trigger merger waves. According to Roll (1986)‚ managers are highly confident with bull markets since they are already performing well. This results to an increase in overestimation of the expected effect of synergies from the M&A transactions which end up getting punished by realities. Shareholders and investors are usually overconfident and assume greater synergy gains
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whether self initiated or brought up by second and third parties. Imperialism comes about through several sources that include economic sources‚ geopolitical sources as well as cultural motives. These sources hold various degrees of imperialism depending on their application and their causative agents. Cultural motives vary from religion factors to gender diversity among other factors. On the religious front‚ the imperialism theme comes out through the “American revolution”. In order to expand its territory
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The Civil War‚ fought from 1861 to 1865‚ is often remembered as a noble fight to end slavery. While it s true that slavery was a central issue‚ the history of the Civil War is more complex than it may seem. Both North and South had their own motives and actions that were not always honorable. By examining the aspects of the Civil War‚ particularly focusing on the North‚ we can gain a more nuanced understanding of this pivotal period in American history. Firstly‚ it’s essential to recognize that
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SHORT ANSWER STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS - The Crucible Act One 1. "So now they and their church found it necessary to deny any other sect its freedom‚ lest their New Jerusalem be defiled and corrupted by wrong and deceitful ideas." What is the irony in that statement? 2. Explain how the witch-hunt years were a time of "general revenge." 3. Identify Tituba‚ Abigail‚ and Betty. 4. Why does Mrs. Putnam believe there are witches in Salem? 5. Why is Thomas Putnam bitter? 6. Parris says‚ "Oh‚ Abigail
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Fear is a topic frequently addressed in plays novels. Fear may cause an individual to try to gain control over other people. Some use fear as an advantage over others.Throughout the play The Crucible‚ the author develops the theme that the fear of the unknown causes hysteria.This theme is seen throughout the novel and is used mainly by Abigail Williams who gains power during the Salem witch trials of 1692. She uses the fear factor to protect herself and to manipulate others.Other factors of Fear
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Abigail is the main catalyst of Millers play The Crucible. She is presented by Milller in a powerful‚ "strikingly beautiful girl" yet malicious with an "endless capacity for dissembling" which is stated in Act 1 when she is first introduced to the play. This portrays and gives the reader an indication immediately‚ that Abigail has an everchanging personality and can manipulate people in such a way that they "fall apart". As the play progresses this is brought to light‚ especially with characters
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