Sebastian Khaloghli
Mrs. Allen
Period 3
English
Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible displays the hysteria that took place in Salem in 1692. Although the act is fiction, Miller established the plot of his play on historical events and his characters show how fear and paranoia can amplify into something beyond its might.
A number of characters used this fear to perk and they showed selfishness and impropriety. The two most contemptible characters in the play were Rev. Parris and Judge Danforth. From the inauguration of the play, Rev. Parris shows selfishness. Rev. Parris was concerned more for his personal status in the town than even the well being of his daughter in Act I. While Betty lays ill in bed, Parris thinks about (Miller 10) “a faction that is sworn to drive him from his pulpit.” He is more worried about his position than Betty's physical status.
Further in the play, when John Proctor quotes that he has proof that the court is corrupt, Parris does not want to listen to his speculations but is evident that Proctor has (Miller 82) “come to overthrow the court…”. He does not want to allow anyone …show more content…
He followed through with his morals and wanted to die a honest man than live as a liar. As a reader, the play needed a character like John Proctor because it creates a setting where one sane person, must deal with all the injustices of people trying to ruin his life. John Proctor was hung after being convicted guilty of knowledge of witchcraft.
In conclusion, The Crucible was more than just a trial. A lesson can be taught and learnt from the events that occurred. It shows that one's injustice, can harm the lives of others. It represents loyalty, bravery and courage. The Salem Witch Trials will always represent a time of corruption and hysteria. What we can take out of these events is how the people overcame these injustices, and how their actions form into how we treat and handle situations
Mrs. Allen
Period 3
English
Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible displays the hysteria that took place in Salem in 1692. Although the act is fiction, Miller established the plot of his play on historical events and his characters show how fear and paranoia can amplify into something beyond its might.
A number of characters used this fear to perk and they showed selfishness and impropriety. The two most contemptible characters in the play were Rev. Parris and Judge Danforth. From the inauguration of the play, Rev. Parris shows selfishness. Rev. Parris was concerned more for his personal status in the town than even the well being of his daughter in Act I. While Betty lays ill in bed, Parris thinks about (Miller 10) “a faction that is sworn to drive him from his pulpit.” He is more worried about his position than Betty's physical status.
Further in the play, when John Proctor quotes that he has proof that the court is corrupt, Parris does not want to listen to his speculations but is evident that Proctor has (Miller 82) “come to overthrow the court…”. He does not want to allow anyone …show more content…
He followed through with his morals and wanted to die a honest man than live as a liar. As a reader, the play needed a character like John Proctor because it creates a setting where one sane person, must deal with all the injustices of people trying to ruin his life. John Proctor was hung after being convicted guilty of knowledge of witchcraft.
In conclusion, The Crucible was more than just a trial. A lesson can be taught and learnt from the events that occurred. It shows that one's injustice, can harm the lives of others. It represents loyalty, bravery and courage. The Salem Witch Trials will always represent a time of corruption and hysteria. What we can take out of these events is how the people overcame these injustices, and how their actions form into how we treat and handle situations