John Hope

accusers, the righteous, and the ordinary. John Proctor’s struggle to save his wife, Elizabeth, to end the trials, and to preserve his honor take center stage as the drama unfolds. Commonly described as the ‘tragic hero,’ the text of The Crucible clearly portrays Proctor as a virtuous man who overcomes his personal flaws and who stands firm against the unyielding pressures of the Puritan theocracy. However, closer examination of the actions taken by John Proctor reveals that he more accurately…

Of Nicer Men One of the major themes in John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men is that having a dream spreads hope, friendship, and determination, which helps to strive onward in life. Three major examples inside the novel show this idea. The first example is Candy’s loss of his dog. The second is George and Lennie’s dream of owning land. A third example is Crooks’ memory of his father’s chicken ranch. In the world Of Mice and Men describes, Candy's dog represents the fate awaiting anyone who…

relationship between John and Abigail in The Crucible for example. Their relationship ended up much like other ones during the Salem witch trials. Maybe if the circumstances where different and corruption did not play such a big role in the way things panned out, their relationship could have went down a very different road. John and Abby’s relationship started out innocently but John became hostile towards Abby when she tried to frame Elizabeth so she could be with John.…

John Deere was born on February 7th, 1804 in Middlebury Vermont. His father and mother ran a respected tailor shop, where if harvest was good, they were paid in cash, but if harvest was bad, they would pay wit milk or grain. This lack of income caused the Deere family, along with many other families, to fall into debt. In 1808, John’s father, William Sr., caught wind of a small inheritance left for him by a British relative. In hopes of providing his family with a better life, he set sail for…

in Arthur Miller’s, The Crucible, Decieves and accuses; ultimately twenty people are hanged unjustly. This girl’s desire for retribution leads to Reverend Hale’s arrival, followed by the accusation of Elizabeth Proctor, and finally the execution of John Proctor who Abigail Williams desires so badly. After much havoc in the village the villagers are happy to receive a visit from Reverend Hale, who Abigail then starts to fakely open herself to. The Crucible riddles, “I saw Goody Hawkins with the…

Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and many of John Steinbeck’s other books all have one thing in common. They were all written about life struggles during the Great Depression. Steinbeck grew up in a middle class, modest family. Steinbeck’s novels had a big impact on society by helping people heal from this horrible time. He brought modesty to his novels in hope of changing many people’s lives. Because John Steinbeck grew up in a modest family, his novels often dealt with the social and…

Abigail Adams writes to her son in the late 1700’s as he travels with his father. Her son John Quincy Adams is heading to France from the urging of his mother. In her letter Adams relies on pathos and making connections to outline her son on his expedition for success. First, Adams appeals to pathos in order to express to her son the care and hope she has for his future. She displays her care in the letter, “I hope you have had no occasion, either from enemies or dangers of the sea, to repent…

Heroism within Peace “Imagine all the people living life in peace...” John Lennon portrays a hero due to his powerful voice on peace-activism, being an inspiration to society in regards with his role model-like personality, and having a positive influence on the music industry as whole. John wanted one thing in this world, he wanted the world to live in peace. Considering John’s desire for peace, he became a peace-activist to spread his positive beliefs. He used his iconic music to help…

John hopes to open Danforth’s eyes to show him that Abigail Williams is only trying to get rid of Elizabeth because she wants to marry John and be with him. John states ”She thinks to dance with me on my wife’s grave! And well she might, for I thought of her softly...But it is a whore’s vengeance…” (Miller 110). John Proctor throws away his good name, to prove that Abby is pretending to see spirits. At this…

Throughout the play Abigail displays a continuing lust for John Proctor. For example “I know how you clutched my back behind your house and sweated like a stallion whenever I come near!” (Miller 470). In this section of the play Abigail has been put out for seven months of the Proctor’s household, for having an affair with John, who is a married man with two young children. Abigail is trying to convince John to love her again. “I have a sense for heat, John, and yours has drawn me to my window,…