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. ... Rebecca's presence at Proctor's confession convinces him of what he must do. This shows Miller's representation of Rebecca as signifying truth, morality and logic. ... Miller presents Rebecca Nurse as very mindful and respectable, leaving peopl...

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She eventually blames Nurse's wife, Rebecca, knowing that her husband dispises Rebecca's husband. ... Hale then inquirers as to what Rebecca is charged for, to which Nurse replies, "For murder, she's charged. ... The Putnam's finally get their vengeance on the Nurse's when Rebecca is accused and hanged. ...

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When Parris says "Praise god" for the first time, this is the signal for Rebecca to start walking down the aisle, walking slowly as though with a heavy heart, and with signs of her age. ... As they separate and Rebecca says her line, Danforth should start walking towards them, saying his last line as he walks and directing "corruption" towards Proctor as he storms past them and strides down the aisle and off-stage. Proctor and Rebecca are then escorted away, leaving only Parris , Elizabeth and Hale behind. ...

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The Salem witch trials that occurred in the 1600's are recorded as one the most tragic social injustices of our history's past. Many who were involved in this event were good, innocent Christian people who were caught up in their own web of superstitious and fanatic religious beliefs. In the novel...

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Their wives are also accused- I come not to hurt the court-" (1088) John says, refusing to drop the charges and submits a petition to the court signed by ninety-one people declaring their good opinion of Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Proctor, and Martha Corey. ...

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