In his play, The Crucible, published in 1953 writer Arthur Miller used the time period of the Salem Witch trials to illustrate the conflict during the Red Scare, led by Joseph McCarthy. In his modern-day parable, Miller emphasized the theme of Jealousy and resentment through is dramatization of various conflicts within the Salem community, miller opened twentieth century eyes to the witch hunt conducted by senator Joe McCarthy. Using the motifs of power struggles accusations, and confessions, Miller depicted the conflicts between Abigail vs. proctor, Proctor vs. Elizabeth, and Rebecca Nurse vs. Mrs. Putnam to convey the theme of Jealousy and resentment.
Miller creates a prime example of the tensions between people who endured the red scare …show more content…
Through this, MIller achieved a new understanding for the horrible actions taken in the Crucible. Proctor committed adultery with abigail before the Trials had begun. Abigail wanted John for herself and would do anything to get it. This is evident when Betty, a child pretending to be in a comma, says, “You did, you did! You drank a charm to kill John Proctor's wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!” as it underlines her jealousy would drive her to do anything to get what she wants. This can be connected back to the red scarce, due to the extend people would go through to rid themselves of an enemy through McCarthyism. Although true, it could be said people would give everything away to give truth. This is emphasised when Proctor exposes himself for adultery in court to prove abigail wrong. When Proctor said,”God help me, I lusted, and there is a promise in such sweat. But it is a whore's vengeance, and you must see it now,” illustrates the distance john proctor would take in order to end the madness. Resentment for having his wife throw in jail, and watching his friend be hung pushed Proctor to the edge, where he feld forward was his only
Miller creates a prime example of the tensions between people who endured the red scare …show more content…
Through this, MIller achieved a new understanding for the horrible actions taken in the Crucible. Proctor committed adultery with abigail before the Trials had begun. Abigail wanted John for herself and would do anything to get it. This is evident when Betty, a child pretending to be in a comma, says, “You did, you did! You drank a charm to kill John Proctor's wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!” as it underlines her jealousy would drive her to do anything to get what she wants. This can be connected back to the red scarce, due to the extend people would go through to rid themselves of an enemy through McCarthyism. Although true, it could be said people would give everything away to give truth. This is emphasised when Proctor exposes himself for adultery in court to prove abigail wrong. When Proctor said,”God help me, I lusted, and there is a promise in such sweat. But it is a whore's vengeance, and you must see it now,” illustrates the distance john proctor would take in order to end the madness. Resentment for having his wife throw in jail, and watching his friend be hung pushed Proctor to the edge, where he feld forward was his only