story has at least one or more themes, an idea or a topic that the story's events make the reader think about. The themes are the foundations of the stories, that gives the reader a solid ground as the story is told. Some stories could contain many themes, they all need at least one to give them a 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,
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
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
In the crucible several characters had to face the tough decision to protect their integrity or their reputation. "Abby, we’ve got to tell. Witchery's a hangin' error, a hangin' like they done in Boston two year ago! We must tell the truth, Abby! You'll only be whipped for dancin', and the other things!" (I.144-147)
The 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
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
I. Introduction Arthur Miller's timeless classic The Crucible demonstrates the fight between good and evil through an engaging plot, well-crafted characters, and a well-established theme. II. First main point. The Putnam's relationship with the Salem witchcraft charges created more fear in the Salem people. A. Evidence 1- ann Putnam accusing Rebecca Nurse of witchcraft. 2- The effects of the deaths of the Putnam's neighbors. B. Analysis 1- Putnam family gets more land from deaths of neighbors 2-
The Crucible is a dramatic work by American playwright Arthur Miller. The play, first produced on Broadway in 1953, illustrates the story of the Salem witch trials of 1692-1693. Miller's tragic drama follows the protagonist John Proctor and his plight for justice