Examples Of Authority In The Crucible

Authority; the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. This appellation is welcome in Salem, Massachusetts with open arms when vengeance and greed call its name. In this small, isolated town, religion gives God the ultimate authority, at least in the beginning. However, once the “witch” breakout began, much of the town’s authority is righteously given to many of its regular citizens, as well as the governing leaders. For those without this, the abuse of authority makes it very hard for them. An obvious person that holds a substantial amount of power is Reverend Hale, sent in as the witch expert to out a stop to the bedlam in the society. Additionally, two people that effect the fate of many people are Judge Hathorne and Judge Danforth. Lastly, many worship the group of teen girls in the society who are the ones who had introduced this idea of witchcraft in the first place. …show more content…
In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, the rule of authority is exhibited greatly and is what essentially contributes to the outcome of the witch hysteria within Salem; these people were so blinded by the power they had that the thought that they might be prosecuting many innocent people was not present at the