During this period in our history members of communities would be accused of witch craft and would face punishments, however these accusations would be based on spiritual and biblical based evidence rather than factual evidence. ... When Giles first enters the play he begins to talk to the well spoken Hale about his curiosities. ... (p38) This quote shows the towns disrespectful and bitter feelings about Giles. ... Furthermore, the audience sees their first image of Giles recognizing there is a fault in the town. ... In the end of the play Giles becomes a dynamic character who stands up for hi...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

So, when the whole idea of witchcraft arose in this little town, people were shocked and amazed, especially because it was the children that were involved. ... The one main detail that he altered of this terribly unfair period in our nation's history was Abigail Williams's age, one of the main young women involved in the tale. In real life, she was only eleven years old, but in the play, Miller makes her to be seventeen. ... The man that Abigail loves in the play is John Proctor, who is much older and married. ... If Abby was only the tender age of eleven in Miller's play, he wo...

• Word Count: 653
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the Author Miller's play, "The Crucible," Reverend John Hale of Beverly is one of the leading experts on spotting witchcraft and is also well respected among the people of Salem. In the beginning of the play, the citizens of Salem Town and Village ask Rev. ... Hale goes out into the town and village to question others that were mentioned in the court. ... In the end of act II Hale comes to this realization and makes the statement "I shall pray God open up our eyes." in reference to the court officials. ...

• Word Count: 561
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

I believe that greed, in all the forms presented in the book, destroyed the town and the people of Salem, Massachusetts. ... Arthur Miller shows very effectively the terrible consequences that our greed has on us and other people. ... Greed ruined the town of Salem. ... Salem was once a thriving, prosperous village with happy children playing in the streets. ... On the other hand if we can learn to control our greed this world would be a much happier and more civil place....

• Word Count: 1303
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• Grade Level: High School

The characters in this drama all play curious roles in this depressing time in our country's history. ... This insight wrecks much of the tension of the play. ... The depiction of the hangings provides insight into the feelings of the town. ... The theatrical version has no mention of the way the town reacted. ... There is no mention of the everyday activities of the town except to say that animals ran wild and land was up for grabs. ...

• Word Count: 2560
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Commonly, God is thought of as our protector, somebody who looks down upon us and protects his people from the horrors of life. ... As Reverend Hale is introduced into the story, he is made out to be the savior of the town of Salem. ... The whole town of Salem and the values taught to the children had been based around Christian ideals, and when Abigail states that the town is phony, she is also stating that the Christian values are phony as well. ... In the case of Abigail, God plays no role, he does not stop her from ruining the lives of the people of Salem, and he does not protect the pe...

• Word Count: 1589
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Over the course of this play the true identity of several characters is revealed. ... Through our postcards proof is provided to Salem as well as explanation and closure is provided for the final events in the play. ... Johns character changes from a desperate, guilty man to a truthful husband, fighting for the justice the town deserves. ... In our version of the Crucibles ending, Abigail is one of few girls in their "group " left. ... Abigail has been known to the audience as a liar from the very first scene of the play. ...

• Word Count: 797
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• Grade Level: High School

Arthur Millers The crucible, is a play set in the early American establishment of Salem. ... This play tries to expose humans as self-serving destructive creatures. ... Throughout the novel there are parallels to our current world, this is one of Millers techniques, to put a mirror on society. ... As he is set to redeem himself throughout the rest of the play. Abigail tries to tempt him shortly after the town meeting, but john abruptly shuts Abigail down. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Revenge of the Witches Revenge is a part of all of our lives. ... Sometimes, however, our hurt is slight or non-existent, but our hurt back is permanent and harsh. ... The Putnam's, though absent as characters through most of the play, were very central to the story. ... Otherwise we will end up destroying our city with spiteful, baseless accusations. ... It cost them dearly, and it would cost any town just as dearly....

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• Grade Level: High School

The play begins with a flustered Reverend Parris praying for Betty, his daughter, who is in a state of comatose. ... Hysteria's chokehold motivates Proctor, Rebecca, and Elizabeth to act as they did, and brings about significant events (i.e., the death of our protagonist, the rise of a rebellion against the government). ...

• Word Count: 2297
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

"The law, based upon the Bible [ ] forbid the practice of witchcraft, and described death as the penalty thereof. "(95) The judge thought this way: due to their religious beliefs, the holy book was just like our system of laws. ... "Evidently the time came in New England when the repressions of order were heavier than seemed warranted by the dangers against which the order was organized. "(6) This quotation from the play stated that at some point in their history, the population wanted to have more individual rights, to be more independent like the seulement in Topsfield and to separate their ...

• Word Count: 2328
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, which takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, is based on witch trials. ... The town's gone wild, I think. ... Only to have our hopes dashed, as it was another of many false alarms. ...

• Word Count: 963
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• Grade Level: High School

His plays deal with issues common to every society. ... Alice Griffin believes that Miller's plays are important internationally (xii). ... These investigations created fear and suspicion within our society. ... He decided to write the play telling about the fear and hysteria McCarthyism caused. ... Everyone in the town panicked and began accusing everyone else of witchcraft. ...

• Word Count: 11015
• Approx Pages: 44
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Play Crucible is a fictional re-call of events in the American history surrounding the Salem witch trials of the seventeenth century which also provide the metaphor for Miller's parable of the Mc Carthy trials of the 1950s, John Proctor's agonising struggle with guilt emphasises the restrictive nature of the Puritan society. The play explored the fate of citizens when the law of church and state was manipulated for personal gains and individuals end up having to decide, at great personal cost, where their loyalty lies. ... Miller fought to maintain his dignity and his principles,...

• Word Count: 2648
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School