588 Under the Burden of Reputation. In every piece of literature, nearly every character is affected by elements within the storyline. In relevance, factors may range from slight plot twists to the shift of reputation. “The Crucible” written by Arthur Miller, features a constantly shifting character plot. In which each character’s own reputation would be at stake from the words of a traitor. Without realization, many find their actions influenced by fallen reputation. As a result of the tense
rated story The Crucible is filled with a variety of interesting themes. The Crucible written by talented author Arthur Miller takes place in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony. It’s based on the real life Salem Witch Trials, and introduces several character who are heavily based on people in real life. Through these characters you’ll be able to see very interesting themes in the story. However, the main theme of The Crucible is reputation. The Crucible’s main theme is reputation and how it can
overall theme of Arthur Miller's The Crucible is reputation vs. integrity. Reputation is how other people perceives someone, while integrity is how you perceive one's self. Some characters, like Reverend Parris, wanted to protect/preserve their reputations during the trials while other, such as John Proctor, chose to protect/preserve their integrity. As we learn in the background information Reverend Parris is fairly new to the city of Salem, so his reputation is already tarnished. In Act 1 Reverend
Easton Savage Mrs. Kavmark English 11-5 October 15, 2014 The Crucible Essay Final The Name “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” (Miller 143) But what good would that do the rest of the village? The document of Proctor’s confession was ripped. They do not have a source to know if Proctor confessed
sense of purpose and direction. There are several themes that appear in Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, including guilt, revenge, pride, intolerance, authority, reputation, and integrity. As a result, the play takes on a better meaning because it encourages readers to study and interpret these themes. A very evident theme that keeps reoccurring in The Crucible is reputation and integrity. Reputation is the way that others see or perceive
McCarthyism and The Crucible In the small Puritan town of Salem, a group of girls, including Abigail Williams and Tituba, go to the forest and dance. They are caught by the church minister, Reverend Parris. Parris’ daughter falls inert and the town fills with rumors of witchcraft. Abby tells the other girls that they must not admit to anything they did in the forest. After Abigail and Tituba are interrogated, Tituba finally confesses to communing with the devil and accuses many other townsfolk
The word crucible can be a single manifestation of all the tragedies that are in this book. Whether the ordeal is literal or metaphorical, it is present throughout the whole course of the play, always afflicting a situation or character with some sort of trouble. But this crucible, this severe test is a catalyst to the development of the characters and circumstances therein. The main lesson in the Crucible is that mass hysteria can destroy a community and that government can move away from the interests
The Great Gatsby consists of themes that connect with novels such as The Catcher in the Rye, The Secret Life of Bees, The Color Purple, and The Crucible. Fitzgerald was able to incorporate themes such as prejudices, self-alienation, and reputations. The Great Gatsby had a reoccurring theme of prejudice towards the lower-class. The people of higher class would consider anyone below them to unfit and treat them inhumanely. For example, Daisy did not marry Gatsby because he had no social class and
Based upon Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible and the actual historical reports of the Salem witch trials, the Puritans’ beliefs interfered with their lawful decisions, and simultaneously ruined the lives and reputations of the innocent. The three of these topics were all united with the same idea of the court: it was not about the accused trying to prove themselves innocent but rather the disinclination of the illiterate court officials to believe that they are not guilty. The ideas of evil and witchcraft
Aurther Miller’s The Crucible has been compared to a morality play because of the way it sheds light on the flaws of society, church and individuals themselves. A morality play is a type of writing in which the author uses a story to highlight a situation or character trait that is immoral in hopes of bringing change and reform. Through The Crucible, Miller is able to give his opinion on American Culture through a creative story. The Crucible was written in 1953, during a time that is known as