The first definition of a crucible is a vessel in which various metals are purified of contaminants. ... A crucible is also a time period of stress upon a society. ... In retrospect, people such as Abigail Williams and Thomas Putnam exemplify a person's innate tendency to be greedy and selfish. Lastly, a crucible can be related to the crucifixion of Christ. ...
The most obvious and prominent character in The Crucible with revenge as their primary motivation was Abigail Williams. Thomas and Ruth Putnam are also driven by the need for vengeance. ... Putnam knew no one would be able to outbid him for the auctioned land. Little Ruthy was the perfect weapon against the Putnam neighbors. ... Thomas wielded her better than he wielded has scythe. ...
In the play The Crucible a lot of people lost their lives because they had pride. ... One thing is he would not give Danforth the name of the person who told him that Thomas Putnam was trying to get rid of the people in the town so that he could buy their land when they are gone. ... In conclusion the people who were hanged in The Crucible that I have named in this paper could have prevented their own death if it were not for their pride. ...
