EA In “The Crucible”, the theme that is proposed is “the truth versus faith”. Being shown throughout the play that the majority of the characters in the play are lying, for example, Proctor cheating on his wife, Elizabeth, the judge and governor lying by giving the impression that they serve the cause of God’s justice. The main lie throughout the play is “i am not a witch”.Abigail, along with the other girls, lie about their ability to see spirits. The girls are caught dancing in the forest, and while sitting around the cauldron, Abigail was drinking chicken blood and the others were throwing frogs into the cauldron.
Telling the truth, if that was “I am not a witch”, meant that you would then retain to your standing with God and become a martyr.
Due to the manner in which the people of Salem worship God, many individuals start tos how their faith in certain ways in which leads to the conflict between church and state. Faith is shown in one individual in particular, Reverend Hale. He arrived in Salem as a “spiritual doctor” brought to Salem to evaluate the witchcraft taking place in Salem.Hale depends on his faith while questioning the court, not only on court decisions, but the court’s questions. As his job is to diagnose witchcraft when present, he …show more content…
Having a good reputation meant acceptance to society. With the actions and conflicts in the play, you would have to obtain a good name. For example, without the reputation that Judge Danforth has, he would constantly be questioned over and over on all of his decisions to the point in which would lead to him losing his job. A good reputation is helpful when many accusations are being held, if you tend to be a trustworthy person then you are less likely to be convicted to something. Faith is the first principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Without faith you have nothing, only questions, in which lead to flawed
Telling the truth, if that was “I am not a witch”, meant that you would then retain to your standing with God and become a martyr.
Due to the manner in which the people of Salem worship God, many individuals start tos how their faith in certain ways in which leads to the conflict between church and state. Faith is shown in one individual in particular, Reverend Hale. He arrived in Salem as a “spiritual doctor” brought to Salem to evaluate the witchcraft taking place in Salem.Hale depends on his faith while questioning the court, not only on court decisions, but the court’s questions. As his job is to diagnose witchcraft when present, he …show more content…
Having a good reputation meant acceptance to society. With the actions and conflicts in the play, you would have to obtain a good name. For example, without the reputation that Judge Danforth has, he would constantly be questioned over and over on all of his decisions to the point in which would lead to him losing his job. A good reputation is helpful when many accusations are being held, if you tend to be a trustworthy person then you are less likely to be convicted to something. Faith is the first principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Without faith you have nothing, only questions, in which lead to flawed