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Everyone has those moments where they realize that they’ve made a mistake, and would do anything to save their own skin regardless of who gets the backlash. Some people will bribe, lie or even murder to save their reputation. Along with deceit, this idea seems to be one of the major themes that functions in The Crucible written by Arthur Miller. However, this play also has several other aspects to it. Protectiveness of reputation, and jealousy, seem to be major components in this play.
Sometimes, when people lie, they have to create more lies to cover up the original lie. Fast forward to the future, and that person has created a catastrophic web of lies. In some occasions, one person could tell so …show more content…
Though John has told his wife the truth of the affair he had with Abigail, he continues to lie to his wife about the encounters he has with Abigail. During a conversation with his wife, John informs his wife that Abigail was lying about the witchcraft. He also claims he has no witnesses because they were alone in the room. His wife, Elizabeth, was stunned by this confession as John made her believe he was never alone with her. “You were alone with her?” (51). This is where John starts to panic. He realizes that he has slipped up, and instead of owning up to the lie, he reprimands her for being suspicious of him. “Woman. I’ll not have your suspicion anymore.” (51) Which is ironic taking into consideration he did cheat on her with a much younger …show more content…
All of you. We danced. And Tituba conjured Ruth Putnam 's dead sisters. And that is all. And mark this. Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you. And you know I can do it; I saw Indians smash my dear parents ' heads on the pillow next to mine, and I have seen some reddish work done at night, and I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down!” (19). She threatens Betty and the other girls with violence, along with the idea that she may actually know some witchcraft, to force the girls to agree on a story Abigail created to protect herself.
There was one scene in the play, where a character chose to save not their reputation, but someone else’s. While Elizabeth was in court, Danforth was repeatedly questioning John’s loyalty to Elizabeth. “Danforth: Is your husband a lecher!” “Elizabeth: No, sir.” (105). In act three, Elizabeth chose to save John’s good name by denying that she fired Abigail Williams for sexual profligacy.
Overall, all of these themes played a vital role in the outcome of The Crucible. Like any other story, the author has an intended purpose. These themes reveal that Arthur Miller’s intended underlying message is to always tell the truth, and be honest- because sometimes people may get so afraid of the future, that they create lies
Everyone has those moments where they realize that they’ve made a mistake, and would do anything to save their own skin regardless of who gets the backlash. Some people will bribe, lie or even murder to save their reputation. Along with deceit, this idea seems to be one of the major themes that functions in The Crucible written by Arthur Miller. However, this play also has several other aspects to it. Protectiveness of reputation, and jealousy, seem to be major components in this play.
Sometimes, when people lie, they have to create more lies to cover up the original lie. Fast forward to the future, and that person has created a catastrophic web of lies. In some occasions, one person could tell so …show more content…
Though John has told his wife the truth of the affair he had with Abigail, he continues to lie to his wife about the encounters he has with Abigail. During a conversation with his wife, John informs his wife that Abigail was lying about the witchcraft. He also claims he has no witnesses because they were alone in the room. His wife, Elizabeth, was stunned by this confession as John made her believe he was never alone with her. “You were alone with her?” (51). This is where John starts to panic. He realizes that he has slipped up, and instead of owning up to the lie, he reprimands her for being suspicious of him. “Woman. I’ll not have your suspicion anymore.” (51) Which is ironic taking into consideration he did cheat on her with a much younger …show more content…
All of you. We danced. And Tituba conjured Ruth Putnam 's dead sisters. And that is all. And mark this. Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you. And you know I can do it; I saw Indians smash my dear parents ' heads on the pillow next to mine, and I have seen some reddish work done at night, and I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down!” (19). She threatens Betty and the other girls with violence, along with the idea that she may actually know some witchcraft, to force the girls to agree on a story Abigail created to protect herself.
There was one scene in the play, where a character chose to save not their reputation, but someone else’s. While Elizabeth was in court, Danforth was repeatedly questioning John’s loyalty to Elizabeth. “Danforth: Is your husband a lecher!” “Elizabeth: No, sir.” (105). In act three, Elizabeth chose to save John’s good name by denying that she fired Abigail Williams for sexual profligacy.
Overall, all of these themes played a vital role in the outcome of The Crucible. Like any other story, the author has an intended purpose. These themes reveal that Arthur Miller’s intended underlying message is to always tell the truth, and be honest- because sometimes people may get so afraid of the future, that they create lies