The Crucible Dbq Essay

Hook: Crucible is a book filled with mistakes and the outcomes of those mistakes. Every single action that a person commits leads to either a positive or a negative consequence, and this piece of literature provides readers with an opportunity to analyze some causes and effects.

This is later confirmed when she threatens to “come to [them] in the black of some terrible night and … bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder” (Pg.175) Mary Warren and Betty Parris if they dare to tell the truth. This shows her determination at killing Elizabeth Proctor and securing her own reputation. Unlike many naive villains in other literatures, Abigail sets out a meticulous scheme to frame Elizabeth. First, she witnesses Mary Warren leaving a needle in a doll. Then she “[sticks] two inches [of a needle] in the flesh of her belly”(pg. 203) to frame Elizabeth of performing witchcraft. So mendacious is Abigail that she is willing to injure herself to accomplish her plan. Under her beautiful appearance also lays a manipulative heart. She is capable of manipulating not only the girls into doing things her way, but also the members of the court to her advantage. When questioned by Danforth whether the spirits she has seen are illusion, Abigail steps it up a notch by making the members of the court feel sorry for her and madly refutes, “I have been near to murdered every day because I done my duty pointing out the Devil’s people—and this is my reward? To be mistrusted, denied, questioned like a—” (Pg.210) This, following by Elizabeth's failure to tell the truth and the girl’s verisimilar acting toward the “yellow bird”, further demonstrates her manipulative power which brings the court in her favor. Altogether, many

In the story “The Crucible” Abigail and her cousin are accused of being witches. IN act one it states “We did dance, uncle, and when you leaped out of the bush so suddenly, Betty was frightened and then she fainted. And there’s the whole of it” (Abigail Page 1). They got caught dancing and doing things they were forbidden to do. Since that day the entire town thinks of then as witches. That being said Abigail tries to make things right. Additionally in act one Abigail states “let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word about a thing or I will came to you in the black of some terrible night” (Page 19). From there forward Abigail started to accuse Tituba. Tituba then confessed “He say Mr. Parris must be killed! And No! I don’t hate that man. I don’t want to kill that man”. But he says, “You work for me, Tituba, and I make you free!”(Page 44).This confession and accession give’s Abigail and Betty a chance to act Innocent and accuse random people as well.

Reverend Parris is exceedingly acquisitive as evidence by his actions towards the community of Salem. Within Act I Parris’ greedy attitude and selfish motives are brought forward and highlighted throughout stage directions, dialogue of the play, the way others react to him, and his feelings towards Betty. Although the minister of the church, he is disliked and prides himself on his reputation. Parris’ caustic attitude and monetary greed is evident to lead him to his downfall. He describes himself as “...not some preaching farmer with a book under [his] arm; [he is] a graduate of Harvard College” and assumes that the people of the village care about his education status (29).

The Crucible Film The Crucible; an intensely emotional and dramatic film based on the horrific story of the Salem witch trials. The opening and concluding sequences are of great importance in conjuring the melancholy atmosphere present throughout the story. The director uses various different devices to achieve this.

The Crucible is a complex and intriguing novel with events, characters and themes comparable to almost every period of human history. It is common for humans to fear change and what is unknown, in the play The Crucible this is witchcraft and the devil, in more recent times it can be seen in post World War Two and Cold War United States, through McCarthyism. The themes in the crucible are as important to people in the 21st century as in Salem in 1692. These include justice, reputation, hysteria, intolerance and empowerment. All of these are common themes throughout human history. The characters in The Crucible are also important to people of the 21st century as they can teach us a little bit about people around us and their reactions when

In 1952 a play was written by Arthur Miller, about events that happened in Salem in 1692. The play was about affairs, accusations, and innocent people being accused of witches. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Abigail and Mary Warren are introduced as two separate people. Although people might see Abigail and Mary Warren as two separate people and nothing alike, they are more alike than meet's the eye. Abigail and Mary Warren have three things in common; they are both are deceitful, they both dishonest, and they are both apprehensive.

In this passage the truth is not always what it seems. In 1953, Authur Miller’s The Crucible was first performed on Broadway. At this time a witch hunt for communist, was called McCarthyism was in full affect.What are the Parallels?The Crucible parallels effected McCarthyism in three significant ways: naming names, lack of proof and resistance.

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” ( Dr. Seuss) “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” (Psalm 23:4) “God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.” (William Shakespeare) These quotes, found throughout many different time periods of history, all say the same: “Be who you are and don’t let anything change that.” These are great words to live by, but, in time of weakness, does one stay true? Can even the good be twisted? This is a theme that is represented throughout The Crucible many times. Characters such as Elizabeth Proctor, John Proctor, and Reverend Hale had good intentions

Rev Parris was a merchant before he became a minister and it was obvious that he still had a love for money. Instead of worrying and caring for his daughter who was “sick” he was arguing with his members about his ministers salary . John Proctor didn’t have much respect for Rev Parris because when Parris came to Salem he wanted golden candlesticks instead of the perfectly good ones they had. For twenty weeks he preached nothing but golden candlesticks until he got them.

Have you ever had a conflict with someone and you never resolved it? Did this conflict end in a tragic result? Throughout the Crucible there are many different demonstrations that contribute to the theme of, unresolved conflicts between people can have tragic endings. Elizabeth and John, Abby and John, and Putnam and his neighbors are all examples of how unresolved conflicts can end in tragic results in this story.

Parris does not hide his greed for fame and fortune throughout the play as he accused many times by Proctor for wanting luxurious things put in the church, such as golden candlesticks, and the deed to the designated minister's house. Proctor says “Mr. Parris, you are the first minister ever did demand the deed to this house”(Miller 1274), he is saying this because early Proctor sees himself that he is just looking for some popularity through ministry. Parris who doesn't just deny these accusations, but instead tries to justify them by saying there is usually a

She tries to make it seem like Mary Warren was the only girl who was performing witchcraft even though Abby and her friends were performing witchcraft too. “I have naught to change, sir. She lies.” (Miller 870). In this quote, Abigail is explaining to Judge Danforth that Mary is lying, and that she did not perform witchcraft. This quote proves to the readers that she has been lying to the judge about what happened, because the readers of The Crucible know that Abigail and her friends all performed witchcraft. Abby just doesn’t want to get herself into trouble so she makes other people get in trouble instead. In the end of the play Abigail’s vengeance becomes very apparent when she steals her uncle’s

Arthur Miller, is considered as one of the greatest American playwrights of the 20th century, One of his famous work is the novel “The Crucible”. The Crucible presents salem witch trials, and was published on January 22, 1953, another famous books of his was “Death Of A Salesman” which was published on February 10, 1949, before the crucible was released. The books are targeting anyone with the purpose of reading something new. While reading the crucible, the author sets the tone as astonishing and jealousy, which some of the characters contain within themself. In the ninth paragraph of Arthur Miller essay in “ Are You Now Or Were You Ever?” discusses the creation of The Crucible, its purpose was to recreate “life again”.

The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, has had many historical controversies and view points. In my opinion, after reading this play, the objectivity and censorship is not relevant to the level of uncertainty presented in small town’s uproar about the presentation of the high school play. My understanding of the play has been altered in a positive way due to the historical contents presented; I have been able to appreciate, although not completely agree, with the strict religious values present during the time period. I do not see a problem with a high school reenacting a play based on an important part of history.