The people of Salem value power more than justice. Discuss.
Intro
The story of “The Crucible”, written by Arthur Miller, highlights how the members of Salem idolise power over the values and justice they follow. This is emphasised through the themes of absolute morality, redemption, and struggle/conflict, surrounding the characters such John Procter, Hale, Danforth and Abigail, as well as the social hierarchy of the Puritan society in Salem, and how some rise above skirmish for power the novel focuses on.
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The theme of absolute morality is emphasised through dialogue and mannerism of Danforth and by extension the other members of the town. This theme is show in its full extent through Danforth’s statement in act 2, specifically …show more content…
This theme is highlighted best through these characters, as their journey and therefore redemption is forefront in the story and integral in the development in their characters from beginning until end. As seen in the Hale’s statement of “I came into this village bridegroom to his beloved”, emphasising him as someone wrapped up in the ideals of Puritan society, and their values, and how “where I turned the eye of bright faith, blood followed up”. This expresses the character development and evolution of Hale, through his acceptance and realisation of himself and the town. This evolution and redemption is also shown through Procter experience, especially surrounding him revealing his adultery to disprove the witchcraft in the town, highlighted in his plead, “I have made a bell of my honour! I have rung the doom of my good name”. Miller’s use of exclamation, expresses how important and significant this change for Procter is. He has progressed beyond his previous self and has recognised his shortcomings as a person, in the attempt at justice for those who are accused, redeeming himself from the sinful actions that partook in with
Intro
The story of “The Crucible”, written by Arthur Miller, highlights how the members of Salem idolise power over the values and justice they follow. This is emphasised through the themes of absolute morality, redemption, and struggle/conflict, surrounding the characters such John Procter, Hale, Danforth and Abigail, as well as the social hierarchy of the Puritan society in Salem, and how some rise above skirmish for power the novel focuses on.
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The theme of absolute morality is emphasised through dialogue and mannerism of Danforth and by extension the other members of the town. This theme is show in its full extent through Danforth’s statement in act 2, specifically …show more content…
This theme is highlighted best through these characters, as their journey and therefore redemption is forefront in the story and integral in the development in their characters from beginning until end. As seen in the Hale’s statement of “I came into this village bridegroom to his beloved”, emphasising him as someone wrapped up in the ideals of Puritan society, and their values, and how “where I turned the eye of bright faith, blood followed up”. This expresses the character development and evolution of Hale, through his acceptance and realisation of himself and the town. This evolution and redemption is also shown through Procter experience, especially surrounding him revealing his adultery to disprove the witchcraft in the town, highlighted in his plead, “I have made a bell of my honour! I have rung the doom of my good name”. Miller’s use of exclamation, expresses how important and significant this change for Procter is. He has progressed beyond his previous self and has recognised his shortcomings as a person, in the attempt at justice for those who are accused, redeeming himself from the sinful actions that partook in with