The Crucible Act Structure Essay

Consisting of four consecutive acts, numerically speaking, The Crucible falls only a single act short of becoming classified under the Shakespearean five-act structure. Particularly, Aristotle believed that all pieces of poetry, including drama had three consecutive parts: a beginning, a middle and an end. By using beliefs of Aristotle, the Shakespearean five- act structure emerged. Modifications of the Shakespearean five-act structure were used in telling the story of Salem through Miller’s eyes of McCarthyism. Written by Arthur Miller in 1953, the play is interpreted widely by readers as a Shakespearean play although it has a unique framework. While lacking in an act, Miller made up throughout his writing with intense dramatizations, detailed characterizations and discouraging letdowns to ensure the involvement of readers. Speaking much larger, in formal forms of writing, Act one primarily introduces the exposition, or rather the setting and introduction of characters and conflicts. Subsequently in the The Crucible, Miller did just that by introducing main characters such as Tituba, John Proctor …show more content…
He brings together the falling action and denouement to ultimately leave the reader feeling complete. The snapping of necks continues to rile the town, dividing people of religious preference. A man, Giles Corey, once feuded with John passionately, but could not undergo the pressure of the accusations. Elizabeth states, “They say he gave them, but two words “More weight” and died. (p.883).”, before he would admit to such asinine fabrications. After being imprisoned for a period of over three months, the day finally came where John had to choose between his life or his name. With this in mind, the man decides to rip up his confession and die, rather than to lie and live. “Leave me my name (p.886)!”, he exclaims, and the noose tightened while his body became