Examples Of Manipulation In The Crucible

Philip K. Dick once said, "The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words". Manipulation is a very powerful tool that can be used in a variety of ways to carry out something. Normally, it is used for the good of oneself, but someone may use it to portray fear onto other people. This fear goes on to change what people might say about themselves and lead to a room full of lies. The behavior of these fearful people, then ultimately can control the outcome of a situation since the truth is being held back. Fear can be comprehended in many facets to retract the common beliefs that anybody might have and so excise the integrity and honesty of innocent people. Arthur Miller's play The Crucible can be seen in many ways to …show more content…
Like her family, however, she was always striving to be the top. In the early 1520's, after getting an education in France, Anne Boleyn returned to England. It was clear that Henry VIII favored Mary Boleyn, Anne's sister. Mary bore a daughter and a son, but the King rejected it. Mary took a fancy to Anne so that she can be Henry VIII's mistress, but the only way Anne Boleyn would be his wife was if he annulled his marriage with Katherine of Aragon. Henry VIII turned against his wife, fired a respectful cardinal, reformed the church of England, and eliminated communication with the Pope just so that he can be with Anne Boleyn. After the king and Anne got together, Henry VIII wanted a son to heir the throne. Unfortunately, Anne could not bear a son, but she rather gave birth to Queen Elizabeth I. Henry VIII could not stand her anymore and pressed charges on her. Anne Boleyn was then incarcerated and beheaded. From this, Anne Boleyn used manipulation by a using the king's power to get what she wanted, become queen of England. Ultimately, it ended with her