Undercovering Reverend Hale The truth is a puzzle, never knowing where the pieces go and honestly, hard to put together. In Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible,” Reverend Hale is placed in Salem to investigate the witch trial accusations; but fails in his attempts and ends up with more blood on his hands then intended. Since his arrival, Hale has devoted everything to helping the people of Salem. However, when a plethora of false accusations start to unravel the village he is left with the realization
In The Crucible, by Arthur Miller was based on the Salem, witch trials when the people of the town where accusing each other of witchcraft and those held for questioning would stand trial had a choice to be valor. In Miller’s portrayal of the ghastly, sickening inquiry of witchcraft many people in the 1690’s were people of the township were maintaining guard for their beliefs; while others of the community of Salem were cowards who took the easy out of the accusations they were on trial. The townspeople
that “a good reputation is more valuable than money,” and John Proctor, who respects his reputation, would very much agree with this statement. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, the characters go through inner alterations of their character and motives. John Proctor shows that he has developed internal changes throughout the plot of The Crucible. Proctor’s main concern remains his reputation but it shifts from how the others in the village view him to how he views himself. John Proctor has high
Liam Ryan Mr. Healy Eng 2. Honors The Crucible Arthur Miller The main character, John Proctor proves himself an honest, level headed, dignified man who is broken down but never lets go of his name showing that his reputation is more important than his life. For example, he cannot escape the adultery he committed with Abigail. Proctor tries to ignore this, but during the trials, Proctor realizes that the only way to stop Abigail would be to confess his adultery. Proctor cannot ruin his reputation
fundamental and timeless part of literature, evil antagonists provide a source of conflict for a story from the Salem Witch Trials to the Red Scare to present day Disney movies. Instilling villainous qualities in one of his main characters, Arthur Miller initiates conflict. The Crucible, a story written by Arthur Miller about the Salem Witch Trials, demonstrates the power of those who strive for omnipotence compared to the outcasts living in Salem during those times. In charge of accusing men and woman
In the play, The Crucible, Arthur Miller, presents the clergymen as strong, religious, and overwhelmed men whose actions of deciding on who was innocent caused the town to stir up chaos and continue confusion and anxiety. Miller displays the men’s weaknesses through the second meeting when Mary Warren confessed, Danforth discussing with Abigail about deception and Reverend Hale discusses his true beliefs to Goody Proctor about John. Without the flaws of the clergymen, the girls plan to get rid of
Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible during a time of political unrest. The threat of communism was quickly rising, and Joseph McCarthy, a Congressman, convinced the people of the United States that communists had infiltrated our government. This sent everyone on a witch hunt, which then allowed the creation of the House Un-American Activities Committee, who were commissioned to “find the communists.” This often led to writers and entertainers being accused, who would then lose their jobs and their reputations
The Crucible, a play written by Arthur Miller, centers around the Salem witch trials where many people in Salem, Massachusetts are put on trial after being wrongly accused of working with the Devil. Whether or not they are accused, everyone in the play must confront their own crucible, a severe trial that will reveal their true character. They must decide whether to be a bystander and do nothing to help the innocent, or to fight for justice against the court’s wrongdoings. Revered Hale first comes
Throughout the play, The Crucible, many people, frightened and terrified that they could be next in line for death (Miller 1089-1119). Crucible means a severe trial which throughout the play is accurately portrayed. The word crucible is prevalent in the play with multiple trials of witchcraft as a result of their religious beliefs. The author, Arthur Miller, wrote this tragic play in the mid-1900’s based off the true events that took place in Salem, Massachusetts. The main characters sway the people in
better.’ The world presses the idea that change is always a good thing, but is it really? In Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, characters display that change isn’t always good. The characters are put in unbearable situations where they feel and need for a change to happen to sort out the issues. There are Acts of selfishness, betrayal, then realization. three characters that show this need of change.. John Procter changes a little through out the play, Abigail Williams tries to change