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    Introductory Material Imagine being so famous for writing film scores that TV shows begin to use you as satire and good play. This is the case for John Williams, arguably one of the most famous composers living today. He was composed over a hundred movies and seems as though he is not stopping. He also has worked in many other outputs such as the Boston Pops Orchestra for some time. John Williams has written the film scores for all of the Star Wars movies, Indiana Jones, Fiddler on the Roof, and many others. His most recent awards are for his stunning composition in The Book Thief. Historical Background John Williams was born in New York City on February 8, 1932. His Father was a percussionist for the CBS Radio Orchestra .Music then was not a foreign concept to him growing up. He was around it often, and even began to compose his own pieces…

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    The more we are filled with thoughts of lust the less we find true romantic love. In the crucible, Arthur Miller portrays lust between Abigail Williams and John Proctor. Abigail is still lusting over John and is trying to end his marriage with Elizabeth Proctor because she knows that John never loved her. In Salem the spring year of 1692, there are accusations of witchcraft of loved ones which would lead to confessions and deaths. Before this Abigail was working at the Proctors' home but was…

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    In Act I, it is revealed that Abigail Williams and John Proctor had an affair. Elizabeth Proctor learned this and kicked Abigail out. Later, they hire Abigail’s friend Mary Warren. Parris found his niece, daughter, and a few of their friends dancing in the woods. They were making a charm to try to kill Elizabeth. Throughout the whole play, we figure out that Abigail and the other girls were lying throughout the whole play. It seems like their main goal was to get Goody Proctor (Elizabeth)…

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    and writers alike. William Wordsworth and John Keats were two such individuals. Each poet believed that poetry must be written, not only to entertain, but to enlighten and enhance the reader’s mind. William Wordsworth’s Preface to Lyrical Ballads and John Keats To John Taylor show an evolution in the role of the poet. An analysis of each of these poets’ beliefs and ideals, style, and purpose for writing can be used to better…

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    The Crucible Essay The Crucible is a play written in 1953 by Arthur Miller. It’s fiction story is about the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692-93. Abigail Williams, the antagonist, falls in love with a married man, John Proctor. The love triangle between John Proctor’s wife, himself, and Abigail stirs up drama throughout the play. John Proctor realizes he has put his wife in danger, and chooses between his life or hers. Throughout the play, The…

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    In 1635, John Winthrop expelled Roger Williams from Massachusetts. John Winthrop was scared of Williams’ ideas on divorce, church and state, and slavery. Williams was very ahead of his time because his ideas are the bias for how society thinks about issues today. He even had his personal ideas used in the Constitution. After his exile, Williams got caught lost in a forest during one of the greatest winter storms ever recorded. He stumbled upon foreign lands that would soon become Rhode Island…

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    Crucible, John Proctor and Abigail Williams have an affair and this creates a lot of problems and ends up in a tragic result in the play. In this story, John Proctor decides to break up his affair with Abigail Williams, and she leads the other girls in the practicing of witchcraft to demand the death of Elizabeth. When people find out about the witchcraft, the girls have to go to trial and accusations begin to start. Elizabeth is a suspect of witchcraft and John’s attempt to defend Elizabeth…

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    On February 8, 1932 John Williams, a very talented composer, conductor, and pianist was born. Williams inherited his music abilities from his dad, a percussionist, and conductor, and his brother, who was also a studio percussionist. In 1952 Williams was handed an amazing opportunity, to arrange music for The U.S. Air Force Band. He took the job until 1955 when he decided to move to New York to attend Juilliard and study piano. Little did he know this was just the start of his musical career.…

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    have crafted their art by gaining inspiration from their music. Not many composers in this decade will have their musical accomplishments published in a textbook. However, there is one particular composer, conductor, and musician named John Williams, who has created many of film scores which he was nominated for over forty plus academy awards. John William’s music is considered to be iconic, relatable to a vast majority of different audiences, and has contributed to pop culture through the…

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    The Star Wars music sounds so classical, yet fits in perfectly in the futuristic world, the perfect theme for excitement and adventure. Following the original trilogy, Williams has continued to provide new music for the three high definition prequels, which may be their most redeeming feature. Williams' work could easily comprise this entire top 5 list, with impressive scores for E.T., Indiana Jones, Superman, Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, and Harry Potter - but we will move on to some other…

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