Analysis of The Crucible The language used in The Crucible is Arthur Miller's adapted version of the language spoken at the times found in the actual court records of the trials. ... We were set the task of acting out part of a scene from the Crucible. ...
Through the character of Rebecca Nurse, Arthur Miller is able to present the role of women in two ways; to be very powerful, yet despite the righteousness of a women, none can be exempt from the accusations. Rebecca Nurse, a figure of respectability and good sense, has a very big influence on John Proctor, the protagonist of the play. It is due to her that he is able to become such a hero of Salem, sacrificing his public reputation for his personal integrity. Rebecca's presence at Proctor's confession convinces him of what he must do. This shows Miller's representation of Rebecc...
