women were accused of witchcraft based on their sexual “misdeeds”. Women were accused of committing bad sexual acts. Additionally‚ women were accused of witchcraft because of quarrels and rivalries among them. Women were not getting along with each other and for something that happened to one they were accusing each other of been responsible. This article also‚ discusses the idea of men witches which is very low and rare as compared to the high number of women accused of witchcraft. The author provided
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A morally ambiguous character who I thought played a pivotal role in the Salem witch hunt was Reverend John Hale. At first‚ Hale was completely convinced that the witchcraft occurring in Salem was in fact reality and was determined to get rid of it whatever way possible. He was constantly researching the source of witchcraft itself and how to destroy it. He investigated Betty Parris and the Putnam’s daughter to gather clues and evidence as to why these events are happening. He also talks with
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In addition‚ they girls who were “possessed” didn’t want to get caught for misbehaving. The girls were caught playing with a crystal ball and telling each other’s fortunes. During this time‚ these types of actions were associated with witchcraft. To save themselves from being punished the girls blamed it on Tituba‚ the west indian slave‚ Sarah Good‚ a homeless beggar‚ and Sarah Osborne‚ who lived with her second husband before they were married‚ which was frowned upon by minister Samuel
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How does fear and hysteria play a significant role in creating and driving the conflict and the chaotic events that take place in Arthur Miller’s ‘ The Crucible’? Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger‚ evil or pain‚ whether the threat is real or imagined.1 It causes feelings of dread and apprehension. Fear can lead to hysteria- a condition where community wide fear overwhelms logic and ends up justifying its own existence. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ fear and hysteria
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himself is an expert in the mysterious world of witches. "a tight-skinned‚ eager-eyed intellectual. This is a beloved errand for him; on being called here to ascertain witchcraft he has felt the pride of the specialist whose unique knowledge has at last been publicly called for. This bad self-conscious brought to attention the witchcraft. The role of his character is a good example how a not completely reliable person can mislead a whole community. Mr Hale played a crucial part in starting the witch
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Proctors attitude about his reputation is revealed when he is conflicted about lying. In the final scene of the play‚ Proctor’s conflict is he must decide what more important his reputation or his life. His choices are Danforth wants him to confess to witchcraft in order to be removed from prison. (Miller Act 3) When it is explained to him that he must sign a confession‚ Proctor hesitates. (Miller 211) Proctors choices relates to the importance of his reputation
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for his life’s work. Hale enters carrying huge books and is very knowledgeable about the topic. Initially‚ Hale is the driving force behind all the witchcraft trials and convictions. Additionally‚ he encourages anyone he can to testify against accused witches. Throughout the play‚ he believes Abigail is rightfully accusing others of witchcraft‚ and never committed perjury‚ but after listening to John Proctor and Mary Warren‚ he has a change of thought. He realized that they have been telling
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TMA 01 Answer Sheet Student name: Student PI number: Module year and month (e.g. ‘2012 February’): 2012 February Question number Answer 1 i. A 1 ii. B 1 iii. C 2. The author suggests the results to the studies mean that desirable approaches to studying can be brought about by appropriate course design‚ appropriate teaching methods or appropriate forms of assesments. 3 i. 2 3 ii. 4 3 iii 1 3 iv. 3 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8 i. Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ)
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is said to have been freed from seven demons by which she was possessed‚ and christ bears witness hat usually after a demon has once been cast out‚ if you make room for him again‚ he will return to his empty possession." Women who were accused of witchcraft were often said to be "… the devil’s whores who steal milk‚ raise storms‚ ride on goats or broomsticks‚ lame or maim people‚
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Every one in a while‚ America erupts into mass hysteria because of the ranting of some crazy people. In the 1600’s‚ we had the Salem witch trials‚ and as described in the book‚ "The Crucible"‚ a group of girls falsely accuse their neighbors of witchcraft‚ and regular‚ innocent people are hung. Then‚ in the 1950’s‚ a man named Joseph McCarthy sparked a craze of accusing people‚ mainly government officials‚ of being communist‚ thus scarring their careers. The McCarthy hearing are similar to the Salem
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