The theme of Individual versus Society is a common theme among novels. The individuals are typically those who are more self-reliant and independent. They usually are the so-called “rebels” of the story, or otherwise have independent beliefs from those of society. While, on the other side, society is usually a larger group of people who all share common beliefs and or ideas. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible which is taken place in Salem, Massachusetts during the late 1600’s is undergoing a series of witch trials, better known as the Salem Witch trials. That being said, most people in the play follow the society as a whole , and or they decide to switch to follow society so they do not get in trouble. Abigail Williams is an excellent example
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Those who chose to be more individual include Giles Corey, Rebecca Nurse, and John Proctor. Among these few are many other characters who have their roles in Salem.When various characters throughout The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, are put to the test during the Salem witchcraft trials , it is clear to tell that despite the strong efforts of the individualistic characters, overall, society always prevails and is deemed “winner” because its dominating power overcompensates for individuals thoughts. Both Reverend’s in Salem bend towards society to try to help the witch hysterias from getting out of hand. Society in Salem was under strict rulings during the time of the Salem witchcraft trials. People lived simple, in a sense boring, and strict religious lives. To keep the will of God in the lives of the people of Salem, two main characters in The Crucible try their best to stick to society from the religious perspective. Reverend Parris, a …show more content…
Although there are many strong individuals throughout the play, such as John Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Giles Corey, each one has their own individual struggle against society. Whether it be a struggle against ones self, another person, or a struggle against the church, overall society in Salem wins because it is able to use its overbearing dominancy to control those conflicting with themselves. This teaches the readers that even if you feel like your opinion on a certain idea is the right one, sometimes if you speak out against a specific society, that society will overbear and overtake your
Those who chose to be more individual include Giles Corey, Rebecca Nurse, and John Proctor. Among these few are many other characters who have their roles in Salem.When various characters throughout The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, are put to the test during the Salem witchcraft trials , it is clear to tell that despite the strong efforts of the individualistic characters, overall, society always prevails and is deemed “winner” because its dominating power overcompensates for individuals thoughts. Both Reverend’s in Salem bend towards society to try to help the witch hysterias from getting out of hand. Society in Salem was under strict rulings during the time of the Salem witchcraft trials. People lived simple, in a sense boring, and strict religious lives. To keep the will of God in the lives of the people of Salem, two main characters in The Crucible try their best to stick to society from the religious perspective. Reverend Parris, a …show more content…
Although there are many strong individuals throughout the play, such as John Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Giles Corey, each one has their own individual struggle against society. Whether it be a struggle against ones self, another person, or a struggle against the church, overall society in Salem wins because it is able to use its overbearing dominancy to control those conflicting with themselves. This teaches the readers that even if you feel like your opinion on a certain idea is the right one, sometimes if you speak out against a specific society, that society will overbear and overtake your