Religion In The Crucible Essay

The tragic play “the Crucible “by Arthur Miller. This play focuses on one small village in Salem, Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials. Religion had an overwhelming influence over the villager, benefiting some but hurting many. People used the church as a way to have nature of authority over the villagers; in order to pry into their lives to change it. Abigail was 17 and held people’s lives in her hand every day. She loved the power she had over the court, her “friends”, and the town’s people. Many people believed she is doing this because she found God and wanted other too; but in reality, she is trying to save herself so no one will suspect her for witchcraft. “I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus…. I saw Sarah …show more content…
Danforth just like Abigail is a man who attempts to protect himself, but on the other hand like Mr. Stale is a super religious man. Mr. Danforth makes sure the truth comes out one way or the other. He then makes sure they know God will be the only one who deals with the puritans if they lie. Mr. Danforth is also against John because he didn’t want the people to be influenced so he’ll still be able to run the court. That why he pushed so hard on Abigail to see if she might change her mind, or tell the truth. “Now chilled this is a court of law. The law based upon the bible, and the bible what by almighty God, forbid witchcraft, and described the death penalty,” (miller 190). Danforth uses his power to accumulate the fear of God so the truth will come out. In conclusion the characters showed authority in different ways, but all still made ties with religion when needed. No matter how it’s shown the characters all has trouble keeping authority, but still made strides to stay on top. Overall too much power is a harmful and deadly force in the lives of his people and their community. The point is to not be in control, because when you are, there’s always something that well that drags that person