The Turmoil Within Communities
(A Critical Analysis of Arthur Miller's, The Crucible)
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, once said, “Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.” Problems and turmoil are parts of every society and community. Some say that chaos creates a certain type of beauty within someone. One play that follows the rule of chaos very well, is Arthur Miller's, The Crucible. This play, which is based in 1600’s Salem, shows readers what mass hysteria can do to a group of people. This play has many unique characters with many different ideas and values. Even though these characters all play different roles, there are three key figures who are clearly to blame for the chaos and mass hysteria …show more content…
Many would argue that Tituba was actually innocent and did nothing to harm anyone within the play. Though this seems correct upon first read, when one examines the play closer, her or she will clearly see that if Tituba had not fibbed in the first place, none of the other girls would have followed in her footsteps. Tituba states, “He say Mr. Parris must be kill! Mr. Parris no goodly man, Mr. Parris mean man and no gentle man, and he bid me rise out of my bed and cut your throat!” (1156). After Tituba says that the devil has told her to kill Mr. Parris, all the other girls who were dancing in the woods claim that the devil has also told them to take violent action upon someone. If Tituba had not made such a bold statement about the devil, then all of the major chaos could possibly have been avoided. Joyce Meyer, Christian author and speaker once stated, “Our enemy, the devil, wants to control us, and his target is our will. The main way he tries to influence our will is through lying to us.” Tituba knew the influence the devil had among these people and she used that kind of power to her advantage. If Tituba had not lied about the devil influencing her, then no one in the story would have been convicted and …show more content…
Danforth was a very powerful judge in the court who believed in the absolute rule of law. While he believe he was doing the right thing, Danforth was actually condemning the fate of many innocent lives. Danforth is so consumed in his power, that he does not think there is anyone more powerful than him in Salem. Danforth says to Giles, “This is the highest court of the supreme government of this province, do you know it?” (1189). Danforth takes so much pride in the position he holds that he does not feel there is anyone who can question him on the things he does or the decisions he makes. Since Danforth is so unwilling to listen to everyone within the community, he wrongfully convicts many people who did nothing related to witchcraft. Famous civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” Danforth, unknowingly, stays ignorant and oblivious to who the real trouble makers are within his town. He causes many people to feel upset and angry while also killing families and key members within the play. If it weren’t for Danforth being so blind and proud, many people in the play would not have been
(A Critical Analysis of Arthur Miller's, The Crucible)
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, once said, “Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.” Problems and turmoil are parts of every society and community. Some say that chaos creates a certain type of beauty within someone. One play that follows the rule of chaos very well, is Arthur Miller's, The Crucible. This play, which is based in 1600’s Salem, shows readers what mass hysteria can do to a group of people. This play has many unique characters with many different ideas and values. Even though these characters all play different roles, there are three key figures who are clearly to blame for the chaos and mass hysteria …show more content…
Many would argue that Tituba was actually innocent and did nothing to harm anyone within the play. Though this seems correct upon first read, when one examines the play closer, her or she will clearly see that if Tituba had not fibbed in the first place, none of the other girls would have followed in her footsteps. Tituba states, “He say Mr. Parris must be kill! Mr. Parris no goodly man, Mr. Parris mean man and no gentle man, and he bid me rise out of my bed and cut your throat!” (1156). After Tituba says that the devil has told her to kill Mr. Parris, all the other girls who were dancing in the woods claim that the devil has also told them to take violent action upon someone. If Tituba had not made such a bold statement about the devil, then all of the major chaos could possibly have been avoided. Joyce Meyer, Christian author and speaker once stated, “Our enemy, the devil, wants to control us, and his target is our will. The main way he tries to influence our will is through lying to us.” Tituba knew the influence the devil had among these people and she used that kind of power to her advantage. If Tituba had not lied about the devil influencing her, then no one in the story would have been convicted and …show more content…
Danforth was a very powerful judge in the court who believed in the absolute rule of law. While he believe he was doing the right thing, Danforth was actually condemning the fate of many innocent lives. Danforth is so consumed in his power, that he does not think there is anyone more powerful than him in Salem. Danforth says to Giles, “This is the highest court of the supreme government of this province, do you know it?” (1189). Danforth takes so much pride in the position he holds that he does not feel there is anyone who can question him on the things he does or the decisions he makes. Since Danforth is so unwilling to listen to everyone within the community, he wrongfully convicts many people who did nothing related to witchcraft. Famous civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” Danforth, unknowingly, stays ignorant and oblivious to who the real trouble makers are within his town. He causes many people to feel upset and angry while also killing families and key members within the play. If it weren’t for Danforth being so blind and proud, many people in the play would not have been