Taking Action
The absolute power of aristocracies is a scourge on society that corrupts minds and imposes a devastating impact on the lives of the majority. When Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible, society was subject to McCarthyism, the unquestionable authoritative force that ruined the lives of those suspected of communism. Of these people who suffered the brunt of punishment from authority, a significant percentage of them displayed hypocrisy by accusing others for their own survival. In The Crucible, Miller reflects this idea of hypocrisy in an environment where unquestionable authority reigns. His work displays the essentiality in rising out of such an insincere state and acting upon what is right, even if it means rebelling against those …show more content…
Danforth brings up the need in choosing a side and acting to support that side when he states, “But you must understand, sir, that a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between” (94). Miller plays with the theme of necessity in all members of society choosing a side. In this regard, alternative energy advocates must decide if they truly support their own cause, lest fossil fuel companies continue ruling the energy market. Those who do decide and fully support their own case will progress their cause incredibly. In The Crucible, Giles Corey fully supported his cause to destroy the hysteria of witchcraft. Even as he was being tortured to confess of witchcraft, he only stated, “More weight” (135). His determination and faith in his cause only increased the support against witchcraft. Miller influences his audience to renounce abusive rule, ascertaining in his audience’s mind that it is never too late to enact significant change. Just when John Proctor was about to fully commit to witchcraft, he withdrew his support and stated, “I can. And there’s your first marvel, that I can. You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs” (144). His rise from hypocrisy and revolt against the court cost …show more content…
Arthur Miller illustrates the impact that unquestionable authority can have on individuals and groups in society if nobody questions it. Yet, change will happen once individuals realize the folly in not acting for their beliefs and actually fight for their cause. Proponents of alternative energy must understand that by committing to the fight against fossil fuel companies, they can effectively grant their own wishes. Once action has been taken, the aristocratic plagues that society faces today will finally be
The absolute power of aristocracies is a scourge on society that corrupts minds and imposes a devastating impact on the lives of the majority. When Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible, society was subject to McCarthyism, the unquestionable authoritative force that ruined the lives of those suspected of communism. Of these people who suffered the brunt of punishment from authority, a significant percentage of them displayed hypocrisy by accusing others for their own survival. In The Crucible, Miller reflects this idea of hypocrisy in an environment where unquestionable authority reigns. His work displays the essentiality in rising out of such an insincere state and acting upon what is right, even if it means rebelling against those …show more content…
Danforth brings up the need in choosing a side and acting to support that side when he states, “But you must understand, sir, that a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between” (94). Miller plays with the theme of necessity in all members of society choosing a side. In this regard, alternative energy advocates must decide if they truly support their own cause, lest fossil fuel companies continue ruling the energy market. Those who do decide and fully support their own case will progress their cause incredibly. In The Crucible, Giles Corey fully supported his cause to destroy the hysteria of witchcraft. Even as he was being tortured to confess of witchcraft, he only stated, “More weight” (135). His determination and faith in his cause only increased the support against witchcraft. Miller influences his audience to renounce abusive rule, ascertaining in his audience’s mind that it is never too late to enact significant change. Just when John Proctor was about to fully commit to witchcraft, he withdrew his support and stated, “I can. And there’s your first marvel, that I can. You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs” (144). His rise from hypocrisy and revolt against the court cost …show more content…
Arthur Miller illustrates the impact that unquestionable authority can have on individuals and groups in society if nobody questions it. Yet, change will happen once individuals realize the folly in not acting for their beliefs and actually fight for their cause. Proponents of alternative energy must understand that by committing to the fight against fossil fuel companies, they can effectively grant their own wishes. Once action has been taken, the aristocratic plagues that society faces today will finally be