1. Themes And the Crucible
Rebecca nurse warns thatthere is prodigious danger in the seeking of loose spirits. ... Ann Putnam's jealousy over Rebecca Nurse and Abigail's jealousy of Elizabeth Proctor, and the ambition of Hale and Parris, both of whom seek public approval; the fear of punishment that initially motivates Abigail and the other girls; then the revealing in power they display during the trial. ... The Crucible's main theme 'evil' can be developed through characters such as Rebecca Nurse who warns us of the danger of seeking of spirits and Abigail Williams who is evil, commits lechery...
- Word Count: 637
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School