Witchery is charged through fear. Sofia Marinucci investigates the power of fear through Arthur Miller’s classic play ‘The Crucible’.
Is fear really worth all the hysteria?
Don’t get me wrong, it is good for everyone and everything to have fears, but what is too much fear? Fear is no worse than any other weakness, indeed it is the worst weakness.
However, in modern society fear is seen everywhere and influences the public to take extreme measures and act irrationally. Terrorism plays a major role of fear in Australia. The Bali bombing has squeezed its way into the general public’s eyes which led to a reaction never before seen in Australia. This reaction makes it very easy to relate to The Crucible.
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This is seen in Act 1 when these characters are at the Putnam’s house. In particular, the close-up on Hale makes the viewer pay closer attention. Also the tilt-up angle shot emphasises the height and power of Hale, which creates apprehension.
Likewise, Tituba is not left with much choice but to falsely confess as effectively exposed in the mid-shot of Tituba being whipped to come clean.
Miller exploits this scenario to demonstrate how people will just lie out of fear to save themselves. Abigail Williams Abigail wonderfully played by Wynona Ryder close up shots promotes her fearful personality and frightens the other girls into lying, to protect herself.
Miller’s persuasive use of the power of fear can best be seen through Abigail’s controlling actions. If Abigail can control fears in others, then she can influence them to her way.
John Proctor well played by Daniel Day-Lewis is the first of Abigail’s manipulation of fear (ie fear of his good name). Abigail exploited this chink in Proctor. In turn, Proctor empowered Abigail by not reporting her in for fear of their affair being made
Is fear really worth all the hysteria?
Don’t get me wrong, it is good for everyone and everything to have fears, but what is too much fear? Fear is no worse than any other weakness, indeed it is the worst weakness.
However, in modern society fear is seen everywhere and influences the public to take extreme measures and act irrationally. Terrorism plays a major role of fear in Australia. The Bali bombing has squeezed its way into the general public’s eyes which led to a reaction never before seen in Australia. This reaction makes it very easy to relate to The Crucible.
The power of fear is successfully portrayed …show more content…
This is seen in Act 1 when these characters are at the Putnam’s house. In particular, the close-up on Hale makes the viewer pay closer attention. Also the tilt-up angle shot emphasises the height and power of Hale, which creates apprehension.
Likewise, Tituba is not left with much choice but to falsely confess as effectively exposed in the mid-shot of Tituba being whipped to come clean.
Miller exploits this scenario to demonstrate how people will just lie out of fear to save themselves. Abigail Williams Abigail wonderfully played by Wynona Ryder close up shots promotes her fearful personality and frightens the other girls into lying, to protect herself.
Miller’s persuasive use of the power of fear can best be seen through Abigail’s controlling actions. If Abigail can control fears in others, then she can influence them to her way.
John Proctor well played by Daniel Day-Lewis is the first of Abigail’s manipulation of fear (ie fear of his good name). Abigail exploited this chink in Proctor. In turn, Proctor empowered Abigail by not reporting her in for fear of their affair being made