Humans naturally seek out the truth, and believe anything that seemingly appears to reinforce their viewpoint. Religion teaches already gullible followers to believe that integrity is absolute and constant. If paired with individuals that seek to take advantage of this fact, calamitous disasters would undoubtedly pursue. In Arthur Miller’s, The Crucible, the Puritan religion led to the destruction of Salem due to the restrictions and regulations set by the beliefs. The religion damned those who lied, as it was against the commandment “thou shall not bear false witness to your neighbor” and the village irresponsibly used the commandment to offer false testimonies. The naivety of the villagers, unfair court, and rebellious attitudes of some led
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Abigail manages to induce her uncle being persistent and unimpeachable. Although a small instance, this is the first glance at how easily Salem could be exploited. The situation escalated when Reverend Hale was called to assist the village. “... I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand. I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!” (48) Those within the room already believe in Abigail’s antics, knowing that everyone in the Christian faith is presumably always honest. Her frantic state convinced the people of the village that her display was …show more content…
John Proctor slowly resigned from his faith and was resistant to the court’s demands.“His breast heaving, his eyes staring, Proctor tears the paper and crumples it, and he is weeping in fury, but erect” (Miller 144). Proctor knows that the court is in the fault. Thus, he attempts to persuade Danforth to evaluate, but fails. Knowing that his wife is in danger, he sacrifices himself by being honest the whole way through. Unfortunately, Rebecca Nurse and many others are accused, leaving the village desolated. Reverend Hale, a supposed member of God’s clergy, anticipates the accused to lie. “Goody Proctor, I have gone this three month like our Lord into the wilderness. I have sought a Christian way, for damnation’s doubled on a minister who counsels men to lie” (Miller 132). Hale recognizes the fault the system presents and willingly breaks a fundamental commandment. Some of the most respected and prosperous individuals have chosen to astray from their faith, in attempt to correct the
Abigail manages to induce her uncle being persistent and unimpeachable. Although a small instance, this is the first glance at how easily Salem could be exploited. The situation escalated when Reverend Hale was called to assist the village. “... I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand. I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!” (48) Those within the room already believe in Abigail’s antics, knowing that everyone in the Christian faith is presumably always honest. Her frantic state convinced the people of the village that her display was …show more content…
John Proctor slowly resigned from his faith and was resistant to the court’s demands.“His breast heaving, his eyes staring, Proctor tears the paper and crumples it, and he is weeping in fury, but erect” (Miller 144). Proctor knows that the court is in the fault. Thus, he attempts to persuade Danforth to evaluate, but fails. Knowing that his wife is in danger, he sacrifices himself by being honest the whole way through. Unfortunately, Rebecca Nurse and many others are accused, leaving the village desolated. Reverend Hale, a supposed member of God’s clergy, anticipates the accused to lie. “Goody Proctor, I have gone this three month like our Lord into the wilderness. I have sought a Christian way, for damnation’s doubled on a minister who counsels men to lie” (Miller 132). Hale recognizes the fault the system presents and willingly breaks a fundamental commandment. Some of the most respected and prosperous individuals have chosen to astray from their faith, in attempt to correct the