Arthur Miller's, The Crucible, first produced in 1953. ... The dialogue between characters in the play is very good also in this aspect Arthur Miller allows the audience to understand every detail in such a way that they don't even realize it. ... Aside from character development and dialogue Arthur Miller shows the audience the reactions of the towns people to mass hysteria. ... Reactions to mass hysteria Works Cited Miller, Arthur. ... Miller Looks at Witch-Hunting," Critical Essays on Arthur Miller. ...

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Arthur Miller's "The Crucible- is set in the late 17th Century in a puritan settlement called Salem in the State of Massachusetts and is based on a true story of the Salem Witch-hunts. ... The language Miller employs through out the play is so successful due to the fact that it is believable but yet, understandable. ... In act 1 Miller shows Abigail to be manipulative and tyrannical. ... Miller in Act 1 shows Abigail's talents for manipulation within a private setting. ... Miller also has Abigail use is the fact she is beautiful. ...

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Crucible By Arthur Miller Through the dramatic play, the Crucible, Arthur Miller presents the audience with many themes. ... This essay will discuss these messages, and how Arthur Miller evokes the "full force of theatre" to communicate them. ... One of Millers universal messages in the Crucible, is the impact of hysteria. ... Miller effectively communicates this theme through the characters in the Crucible. ... Through the Crucible, Arthur Miller dramatises the danger when an individuals rights to their own be...

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Arthur Miller, winner of many literary and dramatic awards, is an incredibly influential force in American drama. ... The University of East Angelia named it's center the Arthur Miller Centre (Griffin 1). ... Eric Bentley provides us with information that Arthur Miller had tried to apot osize this heroic refusal to speak in dramatic literature (The Crucible). ... Elsom writes that Arthur Miller wrote about witch-hunting in Salem but it was really an indirect commentary on Joe McCarthy and the congression sub-committees investigating un-American activities. (140) Joe McCarthy probably thou...

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Arthur Miller chose a powerful and deep Title for his play The Crucible. ... Arthur Miller wanted to point out the severity and intensity of these trials and how they persecuted innocent people and forced others to turn against each other. This draws a connection to the fear and hysteria created by Communism in America during the 50's, the decade Arthur Miller wrote the play, just as Witchcraft did in Salem. ... In conclusion, Arthur Miller chose such a suitable and versatile title, one that could be viewed and related to the Play in more then one way. ...

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Arthur Miller, the author of the Crucible, shows the transactions that the characters go through using direct and indirect characterization; He shows how Abigail's manipulation, Proctor's withholding, and Elizabeth's loving character develops through out the play. ... " (Miller 1155). ... " (Miller 1232). ... God forbid I take it from him" (Miller 1233). ... The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, shows the development of the characters throughout the play. ...

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"The Crucible," (1953) written by Arthur Miller, is a play that describes a horrible event in American History that resulted in nineteen innocent deaths. ... I love God, I bless God" (Miller 1314). ... He'll lay in jail if I give his name" (miller 1299). ... Instead of lying, proctor said "God forgive me, I lusted, and there is a promise in such sweat" (Miller 1309). ... He stated "I have given you my soul, leave me my name" (Miller 1333). ...

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Two works of literature that help reinforce my interpretation of the quote are The Crucible by Arthur Miller and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. ... In the novel "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, the author uses the literary element of setting to help reinforce the meaning of the quote by J.F. ... Arthur Miller also uses characterization to help reinforce the meaning of the quote in the novel The Crucible. ... The authors Arthur Miller and Ray Bradbury both used literary elements to reinforce the meaning of the quote. Arthur Miller used setting and characterization to show how John Proctor was ...

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The Crucible is a wonderfully written book by Arthur Miller in the 1950's. ... Even though The Crucible was not the most successful book that Miller wrote, it was popular and still is popular in many places around the world. ... Arthur Miller wrote this book to bring back the past of the Salem Witch Trials so that people could see what it was like, or at least read what it was like during that time. ... Miller's use of describing people and places was high-quality along with his thought of the word choice. ...

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The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, demonstrates how a personal code of ethics generates personal judgment, integrity, and courage. ... Miller affirms that only an individual can be the judge of his actions. ... Miller uses his dynamic character, John Proctor, to exemplify this notion. ... Finally, Miller suggests courage is the ability to remain true to oneself despite persecution from society. ... As a result of reading The Crucible, Miller exposes the reader to a surplus of life lessons worthy of being taught. ...

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In the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, he retells history, but modifies a few minor details, and adds in a few from his own imagination along the way. ... In real life, she was only eleven years old, but in the play, Miller makes her to be seventeen. ... (Miller 23). ... (Miller 12). ... (Miller 20). ...

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Two literary pieces that agree with this quote are The Crucible by Arthur Miller and Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. ... John Proctor is the hero in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. ... Arthur Miller also shows the literary device of irony in this play. ...

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Arthur Miller's play The Crucible is another example. ... In the play by Arthur Miller, The Crucible, some historical events were changed around to fit a modern day drama. ... Abigail's real age was 11 years old, but in the play, Miller admits to changing it to 17 years of age. ... After doing research on the actual Salem Witch trial events, and after reading The Crucible by Arthur Miller, I have found that the play has more things in common with the actual events than it has different. ... Arthur Miller gives in depth characteristics to key people and creates a story that challeng...

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Themes and The Crucible The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a historical play, but more importantly a social and psychological drama. ... To understand the play without thinking about what Miller is trying to say on the subject is not possible. ... Miller's feeling about this does not give him a soft-edged view of evil. ... Miller seems to say, don't look for groups of people in the search for good understanding. ...

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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. ... (Miller 111). ... When writting The Crucible, Arthur Miller chose to speak through John Proctor on of the Salem witch trials victims. ... Arthur Miller himself was also put on trial by the House Committee so that he might testify on Un-American activities. ... (Miller 110). ...

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Through his subtle connections, Arthur Miller's play The Crucible efficiently shows the tyranny of consensus during the Salem Witch Trials, and during the period of McCarthyism. ... Miller wrote about the injustices against the disensus during the Salem Witch Trials. ...

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Using information from Arthur Miller's essay, "Tragedy and the Common Man", both men can be defined as common, and both men can be defined as tragic heroes. ... (Miller, The Crucible, Act IV). ... (Miller, Death of a Salesman). ... (Miller, The Crucible, Act IV). ... Arthur Miller's "Tragedy and the Common Man" defines his opinion of what is required in the character of a tragic hero and what is required in the content of a tragic play. ...

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The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, is a play based on the events that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. ... Although the play is based around a series of court-trials, Miller chose it as the title to mean a severe test, as of patience or belief; a trial within oneself. ... Miller depicts the situation, "trembling, his life collapsing around him: I have known her, sir. ... Miller describes Elizabeth, "Not knowing what to say, sensing a situation, wetting her lips to stall for time She glances at Procter for a cue" (1099). ... Although the underlying storyline of the play is t...

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The Dynamic Ending Film critics everywhere are arguing on whether the ending of The Crucible by Arthur Miller should be left like the original play. ... There are many supportive points backing up the altered ending that Arthur Miller did not display in the play. The tragic ending brings to life the point of injustice Miller was trying to convey. ... Miller wanted to show that people's lives could be ruined by one person "pointing the finger." ... Arthur Miller uses the theme of reputation throughout the play and with the film ending it brings to a close this idea. ...

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Arthur Miller's, The Crucible, reflects how the Puritan lifestyle should be lead. ... In The Crucible, Arthur Miller showed the reality of what life in the 17th century for Puritans was really like. ... Miller's message is that everyone has their flaws even though they were Puritans. ...

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The Red Scare unquestionably parallels the events that happened during the witch trials in Arthur Miller's, The Crucible. ... Arthur Miller's, The Crucible , can help us understand that no one is safe from false accusations, suspicion and their own witch hunts. Miller's play can help show the world that irrational fear is proceeded with irrational measures. ...

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The play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, which takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, is based on witch trials. ... (Miller 53) This is displayed by a line where Elizabeth says: Elizabeth: The Deputy Governor promise hangin" if they"ll not confess, John. ... (Miller 52/53) Mob mentality is basically a group or a person leading the pack and gathers followers along for the ride. ...

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This can be seen taking place in the highly acclaimed play, The Crucible, which is based on historically accurate events and is written by Arthur Miller. ... " (Miller 84). ... " (Miller 96). ... " (Miller 61). ... " (Miller 110). ...

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The Crucible", written by Arthur Miller in 1953, is a play set in the time of the Salem Witch Trials. Corruption and scandal lie within the town people, willing to turn on their neighbor in an instant. The story follows from the time the first witch, Abigail Williams, was accused, to the very end wi...

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The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter are two exceptional books that deal with the issue of guilt .The Crucible portrayed to be a modern play written by Arthur Miller based on a true story, of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. ... (Hawthorne 130) This quote refers to John Proctor and Arthur Dimmesdale. ...

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