Elizabeth

describe Elizabeth Proctor, a character in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. In the play, Elizabeth withstood a large amount of trouble, or “heat,” and went through a hard trial or test in her life. A very high grade of steel can also describe Elizabeth because she is a “high grade” or admirable person. Within the play, Elizabeth Proctor is the best example of the three definitions of the word crucible. The first definition of crucible is a pot that can withstand a great amount of heat. Elizabeth…

Subsequently, the character that is also known as the heroine of the novel, Elizabeth Bennet, is used to mock the preposterous marriage rules during the Regency period in England. By accepting Darcy’s marriage proposal in the end, and proudly rejecting a marriage proposal from Mr. Collins, she proves that she is against societal expectations and marries for true love instead of wealth or status. The fact that Elizabeth knows that happiness in her life is more important than money, reflects her…

I am in the Salem General court where we are accusing those who we do not like to witchcraft. On the day we tried to raise the spirits, I tried to raise a spirit that would end Elizabeth. Considering that failed, I am going to kill her in the court, by declaring that she is a witch. I think John is playing with me, today I confronted him and he stood up for his wife. He will come for me soon i know he still loves me. I have everything planned with Mary Warren. She will plant the dole in…

friendships of the protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet. Throughout the book, Austen takes us through two main friendships within Elizabeth's life. One that is shared with her sister Jane and the other with her neighbor Charlotte. These relationships offer different insights into what it takes to be in a female friendship. With Jane, the bond shared is much more supportive and valued, while with Charlotte, their relationship is noticeably less prominent and more of a competition. Elizabeth and Jane’s…

play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller discusses Puritan life during the Salem Witch Trials. Elizabeth Proctor is thrust into the trials when a young, vindictive, Abigail Williams accuses her of witchcraft. Elizabeth’s character shows the value of a name in Puritan America. As a woman dedicated to her family life, Elizabeth is moved to act because of her love for her husband John. Miller introduces Elizabeth Proctor as a woman with an unfaithful husband. Abigail Williams calls her “sickly,” and…

places of comfort and hope at an unsteady pace. Elizabeth Bishop has expressed her experience with the push and pulls of life through her glorious and imaginative works. Throughout Bishop’s writings she expresses the hard young life she endured, her conflicts with her health throughout her life, and her travels. Many of her works were influenced by friends and colleagues as she went from her young education and growing into her years as a writer. Elizabeth Bishop experienced many hardships in…

Our world is different than shakespear's world in three ways. One, man and woman where not equals. Two, actors where treated differently. And three, Shakespeare used new words and differnt words than we use today. The first way I mentioned that our world is differnt than Shakespeare's is that man and women where not equal. The artical titled "Elizabeth's England," by Shakespeare writing company, says, "...Elixabethan ideals, others seem small and udignified, to us; marrige... was often arranged…

the two characters of Elizabeth and John Proctor, a married couple. Elizabeth is the wife of John Proctor which they both have three boys together. She is a demanding and straight forward wife, and is important to the story because she is one of the main people of accused of witchcraft. John Proctor is Elizabeth's husband who is a stern and sinful man. He is important to the story because he fights for justice and becomes honorable, playing the role as the tragic hero. Elizabeth is distrustful…

in the 1800’s. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s relationship is established on honesty and love while the bond between Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley is built on love and companionship. In contrast, the marriage of Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins is one created by societal pressures. Based on the three relationships discussed, I believe Jane Austen saw Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as well as Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley as the ideal types of relationships between people. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr.…

witty. She is spirited. She is Elizabeth. Elizabeth, the protagonist in the story of “Pride and Prejudice,” overcame some of the boundaries that constrained the lower class women of her day. Elizabeth was a women of resource and intellect. She was different from her class, especially from her mother and sister, Lydia. Elizabeth differed from them in three ways: in her mannerism, communication, and perspective on life. Although described as lively and playful, Elizabeth knew to behave well in…