In the play "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, the language is used to intensify the struggle between individual morality and social law. ... The town portrays good and evil as a dichotomy, white or black. ... " Proctor is suggesting that all present within the town as those present in the court are guilty of equal sin. ... Essentially it encourages our curiosity to investigate as to the fate of Proctor. ... Miller mainly uses allusions in a biblical nature, pertaining to the town being heavily religious and puritanical. ...

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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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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...

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(Nash and Graves, 50) Many events that occurred in the late 17th Century were results of animosity and aggression between Salem Town and Salem Village. ... Puritans ideology played a significant role in the 17th century. ... A town should have rules, guidelines, and the right to have a fair trail in court. ... The freedom of speech, religion, etc. can be often taken for granted in which God has given us the free will to make such decision on our own. ... Religion played a important role in the society of Salem Village. ...

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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. ...

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The difference in opinion of puritan life being harsh on its followers or not has been debated countless times throughout our history and two books seem to depict this standard of living in two different ways. ... In The Crucible, the people of the town and court feel that in their quest for social perfection there is no room for one individual who may question the methods that are used to acquire social perfection. ... Reverend Parris, one of characters who seek power within all the hysteria that has swept the town, is a prime example of a Puritan. ... Dimmesdale is another character who play...

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In premise, it sure reminds me of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, where a small town in Massachusetts goes stark crazy over what seems to be a huge witch hunt but in this case, it's not the 1600's anymore and it's hard to believe this was the United States in 1954 under the iron-mouthed Senator John McCarthy. ... McCarthy was then seen as brash and temperamental, with little evidence to back up any of his claims, and then his following had died like the hysteria that he had brought with him; this had thus set the stage for Miller's play The Crucible. ... The play The ...

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The language in general is archaic, giving you the feeling that it is a very different society being portrayed, for example the very first line of the play is "My Betty be hearty soon?" ... This meant that we had to show different ways of acting out the scene, giving reasons for our choices. ... We chose to add in directorial comments and show some different ways of acting out certain parts as it was agreed that this would be the best way to show our progression in understanding the play and our different ideas. ... At this, Parris should fall to his knees and try to pick up the peaces, kn...

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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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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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In the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, a series of trials takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, to drive out the devil's works brought to life through witchcraft. ... John Proctor functions as the tragic hero who begins the play harboring a secret adulterous affair, but even when he finally admits the truth society refuses to believe him. ... We will slide together into our pit; you will tell the court what you know" (Miller 76). ... Abigail built a defense so great that no evidence brought forth from any person in the play can negatively affect her and the other girls as they triumph...

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Hawthorne shows us the great importance of our faith in God, our family and friends, and at length, ourselves. The plight of Goodman Brown indicates that without our "faith- we are unable to live life to the fullest possible extent. Faith is our key to happiness. ... Around the same time, it is clear that Goodman Brown goes mad from his realizations about everything that is happening in the town and in his later life. ... Another key element that Hawthorne uses to play a major role in the story is setting. ...

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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. ...

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