Cause And Effect Essay On The Crucible

Have you ever been accused of something you didn’t do? The Crucible was a suspenseful play written by Arthur Miller, recreating the important time period in Salem when multiple people were accused of being witches. Arthur Miller’s play was based off of real events that occurred, while still including some information that had been slightly changed to add a dramatic effect to the story. The Crucible revolves around John and Elizabeth Proctor, who have both been accused of consulting with the devil. The accusations began when a seventeen year old girl, named Abigail Williams, became jealous after her affair with John ended with a rejection. When the rumor of witchcraft arose, multiple innocent people began to be accused. The Crucible was centered …show more content…
He believed that he was able to find the complete truth from everyone who was suspected of witchcraft. Danforth shows hypocrisy when he believes he gets the complete truth out of everybody in the court, when he actually refuses to believe any of the truth that is said in court. As an example, Danforth tells Proctor, “Indeed not, but it strike hard upon me that she will dare come here with such a tale. Now Mr. Proctor, before I decide whether I shall hear you or not, it is my duty to tell you this. We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment” (83). Danforth is unable to see the lies that he has been told, and therefore, is causing multiple hangings for innocent people. As a leader in the court, it was Danforth’s job to do everything in his power to find the complete truth, by taking into consideration all of the information that has been provided. However, he tells Mr. Proctor, “I judge nothing” (84). If Danforth was to “judge nothing”, he should have listened to all of the evidence and then make an impartial decision. Danforth can be considered a hypocrite due to his actions in the book, including, his unwillingness to find to real truth during the