The Crucible The theme of wearing masks applies to many stories. ... In Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, the main characters struggle to survive through the untimely events that preceded the Salem Witch Trials. ... Another instance of how Abigail wears a mask is clearly shown when she explains her position regarding witchcraft. ... Through the quotes Mrs. ... Some characters in The Crucible take off their masks, but characters like Abigail, Mrs. ...

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John is one of the main characters in the play The Crucible as well as the "tragic hero". Throughout the play, The Crucible, the theme of moral choice arouses. ... (Narrator 1044) This quote explains that John is a kind man, not easily led, a strong homestead farmer, upright, blunt-spoken and powerful of body. ... (John 1078) This quote shows great courage because John Proctor finally takes a stand and sticks up for his beloved wife Elizabeth. ... The following quote is very powerful, "Because it is my name! ...

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McCarthyism in The Crucible In The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, the madness of the Salem witch trials is explored in great detail. ... The Crucible was composed during a time when a similar hysteria was sweeping through America. ... The Crucible takes place in Salem, Massachusetts in the spring of 1692 in a village shrouded with chaos. ... When writting The Crucible, Arthur Miller chose to speak through John Proctor on of the Salem witch trials victims. ... Abigail is a devious girl which critic William Bly explains in his quote: Abigail lies without shame, threatens without fear, and t...

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The is quote can be interoperated very easily. ... This quote correlates with the two books and today's society. ... Here are some quotes from "The Crucible" that correspond with the saying. ... In the book "The Crucible" Proctor tries to explain that what the people are convicting him of is evil. ... "The Crucible" that correspondswith the saying. ...

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The accomplished church of the time explained that the effort of getting access to God was difficult and only possible within the surroundings of "church authority". ... This quote is just one example of how those in the Puritan church only had the intent of self-gain. ... In The Crucible the Puritan Religion was taken to the extreme. ... According to The Crucible, this was taken very seriously. ... Surely you'll pray with them"(The Crucible, Arthur Miller, Act 1). ...

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Arthur Miller's play The Crucible is a drama based upon the 1960s Massachusetts witchcraft trials. ... In The Crucible, a similar event occurred. ... In third act of The Crucible, Giles Corey brings evidence to the court about his wife's innocence. ... Quoting Arthur Miller from Are You Now or Were You Ever? ... These quotes explain the essence of The Crucible and McCarthyism. ...

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SUPPLEMENTARY READING: BOOK ANALYSIS In "The Crucible", a play about the Salem witch trials of 1692, by Arthur Miller, the author showed how a reverend, Rev. ... How, if they are not witches, did they explain the contortions seemingly caused by their presence? ... In that quote, he throws in the part about Betty at the end like it has no importance compared to the fact that his "ministry's at stake." ... In The Crucible, a lovelorn teenager is spurned by the married man she loves, and in her revenge, she fans a whole community into blood-lust frenzy. ...

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In Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, one of the most influential characters is John Proctor. ... He does not immediately look to witchcraft to explain these incidents with the children. ... (pg 1324) This quote shows his acceptance of his fate. ... Through The Crucible, John Proctor undergoes several character changes. ...

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In Arthur Miller' play, "The Crucible," characters John Proctor and John Hale exemplify the quote written by Friedrich Nietzsche, "Few serve truth in truth because only few have the pure will to be just, and of those again very few have the strength to be just.... Hale tries to explain this to Danforth, but he is already blinded by the "truth" he believes to be true. ...

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The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, is a play in which the characters learn about themselves and change through good and bad. ... Proctor still refuses to give the confession and Danforth tells him to explain why and he replies, "Because it is my name! ... This quote embraces the theme to the fullest because Proctor understands by not giving the confession to Danforth he will die but at least will keep his name and "integrity". ...

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Frankenstein listens in on Professor Waldman's lecture over philosophy, and he explains, "But these philosophers, whose hands seem only made to dabble in dirt, and their eyes to pour over the microscope or crucible, have indeed performed miracles They have acquired new and almost unlimited powers; they can command the thunders of heaven, mimic the earthquake, and even mock the Invisible world with its own shadows.... In this quote, you start to get a feel for what Victor must have been thinking when he decided to create the monster. ... Englert explains that, "Shelley paints vi...

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A Deeper Darkness Edgar Allan Poe is considered to be one of the most influential short story authors of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. His usage of literary techniques compels his reader to finish his tales at one sitting. It is believed that Poe's usage of first-person narrative in his...

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He knows that leadership is a crucible in which character and values are tested to the utmost. ... He has appeared on PBS" "News Hour with Jim Lehrer,aE NPR"s "All Things ConsideredaE and "Talk of the Nation,aE and has been frequently quoted in Business Week, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times. ... George calmed everybody down and explained to them that for decades a CEO"s mandate was to serve customers with innovative products, exemplary service, and terrific value. ...

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