The Crucible Play Analysis

In the crucible there has been a character and or characters that were afraid to admit they were wrong. In certain situations I have gone through the same situation before, so I can relate to that. First, with the crucible, Rev. John Hale would be afraid to admit that he was wrong. John Hale is a witch expert from Beverly, he comes to Salem to check out what is going on as far as witchcraft. He thinks he knows everything and is very arrogant about it. He has not seen anything like this before. Things are happening in Salem such as people going into a coma, and people going against each other.

I attended The Crucible at the Rep on Sunday, November 12th. This play was written by Arthur Miller, playwright of The Death of a Salesman which we read in class. This specific play was directed by Paul Barnes. Overall, this performance was wonderful. I have read The Crucible before and I have seen the movie so seeing it actually performed live was an entire different experience. I felt so much more connected to the play and especially the characters with them being so close.

The theme of deceit in the face of adversity is quite evident in the play The Crucible. Throughout the play various people are accused of witchcraft by community members they’ve known all their lives. The people of the village in which this all takes place are clearly divided on the issues of what is fact and what is fiction, but most are confused when it comes to who is really telling the truth.

This chapter is about more of the funeral. It starts by Henrik leaving for an unknown reason. Kirsti went to bed and the other two girls didn’t want to go to bed yet they were exhausted. The peacefulness of the room was disturbed by Nazi soldiers. They were suspicious why the lights were on. Mma describes that they were having a pre funeral gathering. They were asking why the coffin was closed. Mama said that it was because she was very sick when she died so there were a lot of germs, of course she was lying though.Mama got slapped as they said to open it when they leave. Everyone was stunned but had to act normal. Peter started to read something from the bible which was usual at funerals. The part was called number the stars like the title. This went on for a long time until the casket was opened.

Arthur Miller in his play, The Crucible, uses many common literary effects to infer moods and historical events in his play. Through such things as lighting, certain seasons, weather, and stage directions; Miller hopes to show more advanced motifs without outright giving them to the reader. Discussed in the paragraphs are detailed analyses of his play`s more secret inferences, and what they mean as a whole for what Miller is trying to show. The first subject is setting, and more importantly: how elements of history, geography, economics, and politics have an influence of the content of the play. Firstly, in regard to the historical aspect of the play, many historical similarities show.

Act III begins with trials taking place after the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Martha Corey. There is a brief interruption made by Giles Corey in which he claims that Thomas Putnam plotted to kill George Jacobs, but because he does not confess to revealing the identity of the man who provided this information, he is held in contempt of the court. Next, Mary Warren enters the court to testify to Judge Hawthorne that the girls and she were pretending to be bewitched. However, Parris claims that he saw Abigail dancing in the woods and she is brought in to be questioned, but denies all claims made against her. Mary Warren is asked to reenact fainting, but this is a request in which she cannot satisfy. Abigail and the girls then

The Crucible performed by the Williams College theatre team was an excellent production. One of the most of important parts of the play, acting, was executed extremely well. The acting was executed well enough to allow the play to seem believable. In the opening scene of the play, Betty’s father seemed very distraught, because he did not know what to think of his daughter’s situation. The actor provided a nice representation of the character in the book.

What comes to your mind when you hear the following words: Moses, Hitler, Jews and Holocaust? Might the word “persecution” pop into your head? Simply put, the word “persecution” is defined as continually treating someone cruelly and unfairly, especially because of that person’s idea or political beliefs. (Scholastic Reference). In the book, The Crucible, Abigail blames others to get herself out of trouble and try to get John Proctor for her. Thomas Putnam wanted land, and Reverend Hale just wanted to guide others and protect their souls. All of these people were perpetrators of “The Big Lie”, which led to “witch hunts”.

As the play is going on during Act 1, the girls start accusing the people in Salem of witchcraft. Betty Parris is ill and Ann also thinks that her daughter Ruth has the same illness, so they think that something happened in the woods that caused this. Hale comes to the town to find out what is happening. He talks with Reverand Parris and Abigail and they talk about what is happening. Abigail and Hale talk about what happened in the forest. Abigail says,”I never called him! Tituba, Tituba…”, Abigail accuses Tituba of causing sickness to the children. She says that she is in contact with the devil. They go to see Tituba and Hale wants her to tell him if she ever came in contact with the devil. She later on goes and starts naming other people

In chapter 5 the tone is an important part of the chapter and the whole story overall, it’s something that makes the story interesting and something that should be focused on throughout the story.

1.In the beginning of the play, what is the state of the community in Salem?

February 16, 2018 I experienced the play called “The Crucible” made by Arthur Miller, but directed by Hugh H. Davis. It was performed uptown Ahoskie at 117 W. Main St. It was a major turnout as many kids, including myself missed the majority of the school day to see this hyped play. Norman Askew plays as Ezekial Cheever did a great job. I liked his character better because his appearance fit his characters personality and much more. Another great performance came from Steve Harders who played the role of John Proctor. I say this because his character kept me guessing , and he seemed to of had the most drama in his life. The scenery reminded me so much of old times. I feel as if you all did an outstanding job when it came to props and a great

Arthur Miller shows that this play is about the period in American history known as the Salem witch trials. Much has been made however, out of the historical moment in which Arthur Miller wrote the play the McCarthy era and it has been argued that The Crucible was Miller’s attempt to come into terms with and understand contemporary social dynamics. Deep in the forest the women are dancing around the fire while the bright moon light flashes down on them. Conflicts breaks down on the town,threw thoughts of salem witch trials.

Ever since 1692 in the city of Salem, Massachusetts where the idea of “witch-hunts” originated, several groups across the world have been persecuted because of their race, religion, ethnicity, or other unsupported reasons. In Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, the witch-hunts that took place during Puritan times are specifically targeted and serve as the focus point throughout the course of the story. Aside from the main plot points of the play, Miller also comments on a period in the 1950s during the Cold War when people who were thought to have been communists were persecuted against and deemed guilty without substantial evidence. These so-called “witch-hunts” stemmed from periods of fear and racism, and people were victimized with no way to prove themselves. Based on the outcome of multiple historical events throughout the course of history, “witch-hunts” are not justified or needed to achieve justice or establish order in society. One prime example of a historical “witch-hunt” is the Negro Holocaust, a period in the late 1800s and early 1900s where African Americans were lynched by white people based on their skin color.

Two months later, congratulatory applause deafened the newly christened law offices of Rearin & McKinley Attorneys-at-Law. Finally, a junior partner had made it to managing partner; Conor McKinley now occupied Mr Hardwood’s former office.