Who Is The Shunning In The Crucible

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The ignominy in today’s society remains enthralling, emotions such as fear, envy, prejudice, and affection motivate one to shun others. In consequence of one’s reckless actions the public expresses their odium through shunning; the shunning may cause a positive or negative influence on the individual. John Proctor from the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller and Charlie Sheen from Two and Half Men both share similar characteristics among differences. For instance, both Proctor and Sheen deliberately self-destruct themselves through their actions and decisions, however their viewpoint on integrity differ. Numerous problematic events occurred throughout Carlos Irwin Estéves, aka Charlie Sheen performing career on account of his actions. For

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