The play written in 1952, by Arthur Miller is known as The Crucible which is a well-known tragedy that first debuted on Broadway on January 22, of 1953. This fictional play takes place during the Salem Witch Trials era, in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony. During the period, many women were accused and killed for being responsible for witchcraft. Within the play, there is a lesson being told to its reader about power and control, survival, and last but not least, betrayal. This play exposes the inner lives of many of its characters, showing their struggles to trust others and have hope once again.
The definition of power is having the possession of control or command over others; authority; ascendancy, and this is greatly shown in the play. Law of Land gave power to those who were once before powerless and the people were able to voice their accusations against any individual they felt could or should be convicted. These accusations most of the time were based off of anger, jealousy, or even fear. Children of this time often suffered from lack of attention from loved ones, and as a result, they often went against the teaching of the …show more content…
People tend to show their true colors once they are faced with problems or trouble. This play happens to begin with a scene of betrayal. Abigail tends to prove this point very well. Abigail and the other girls are blamed for witchcraft due to Reverend Hale and Reverend Parris accusing them because of them dancing around in the forest, and is quick to put the blame on Tituba. She tells Reverend Hale that Tituba “conspires evil with the devil”. She quickly plays the innocent card, saying “She made me do it. She made Betty do it” and also saying “She makes me drink blood”.(pg.40) Betrayal in this play also happens to include John betraying his wife by having an affair with Abigail which is quite disturbing to most of its
The definition of power is having the possession of control or command over others; authority; ascendancy, and this is greatly shown in the play. Law of Land gave power to those who were once before powerless and the people were able to voice their accusations against any individual they felt could or should be convicted. These accusations most of the time were based off of anger, jealousy, or even fear. Children of this time often suffered from lack of attention from loved ones, and as a result, they often went against the teaching of the …show more content…
People tend to show their true colors once they are faced with problems or trouble. This play happens to begin with a scene of betrayal. Abigail tends to prove this point very well. Abigail and the other girls are blamed for witchcraft due to Reverend Hale and Reverend Parris accusing them because of them dancing around in the forest, and is quick to put the blame on Tituba. She tells Reverend Hale that Tituba “conspires evil with the devil”. She quickly plays the innocent card, saying “She made me do it. She made Betty do it” and also saying “She makes me drink blood”.(pg.40) Betrayal in this play also happens to include John betraying his wife by having an affair with Abigail which is quite disturbing to most of its