Reputation

protecting their reputation. In a time where no one is safe from false accusation, people act in extreme measures to preserve their name in order to prove their good morality to others and to protect their lives. Yet, characters react to this terror in different ways; it is utilized by Putnam to better his name, pushes Parris fiercely to protect his status, and drives Proctor to safeguard the truth to avoid a ruined reputation. As a result of this chaos, the urge to defend one’s reputation under…

Crucible jailed whoever would not give up names and whoever would not confess. In The Crucible there are three characters who value their reputation very much and put it above all else. In The Crucible Abigail Williams is viewed as a typical teenager struggling with rebellion and heartbreak. She like other characters is very concerned about her reputation. An example of her worry…

John Proctor: The Importance of Reputation Reputations standards are hard to fill even in today's society. In The Crucible, by Arthur Miller reputation is a critical aspect of the viability of the character and why they do the what they do. The desire to uphold these valued reputations and respect can influence the character's traits and emotions. The concern to maintain their reputation is more important than any other element they have to deal with. John Proctor displays this perfectly,…

good with a bad reputation or to be bad and have a good reputation? In the story Gyges’ Ring, Plato talks about if it is better to be good or better to follow your own desires. In the tale, he explains how Gyges finds a ring that provides him with the power to be invisible. He uses this ring to seduce the king’s wife, and convinces her to help kill her husband. After he gets help to kill the king he takes over the realm. This is a perfect example of being bad and having a good reputation. He has…

No More Reputation Arthur Miller's allegory, The Crucible, an allusion to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 gives the audience a deep understanding in history with the structure of a classical tragedy. The play takes place in Salem where it's ran by a theocracy--a combination of state and religious power! Manipulative characters with hope and willingness ready to cease the madness of the witch trials illustrate the plot throughout the historical play. John Proctor playing as a tragic hero is…

parties and gatherings at his house and he starts spending money on more hands on items such as jewelry, perfume, musical instruments etc. The only reason Dorian had a strong reputation was because he hosted social functions at his house for everyone to come to. Ever since he became self-conscious about the portrait, his reputation began to go down because he became obsessed with keeping it a secret. Though Sibyl’s death happened many years back, the details on the image still shows how her…

over its short lifetime. Canada has earned a great reputation through its many desirable actions. In both wars Canada proved herself a tough and worthy opponent, as well as supplying a great deal for the Second World War effort, but also made some ethically questionable decisions that cost the lives of thousands. Canada is also known as a country that is accepting of all cultures and groups, but this was not always so. Does Canada deserve its reputation for acceptance? Even so, Canada accepts…

branding and corporate reputations: Reconciliation and integration. European Journal of Marketing, 46(7/8), 1048-1063. doi:10.1108/03090561211230197 Abratt, of University of the Witwatersrand, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Kleyn, of Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa conducted research from literature identifying the integration of corporate identity, corporate branding and corporate reputation. The findings of…

of girls performing “witchcraft” in the woods, leads to accusations and death for many. In salem, it is very important to keep a clean reputation. During this period of the Salem Witch Trials, telling a lie to keep a good reputation could result in unbearable punishment, or even death. Because John Proctor is motivated to spare his wife’s life and his own reputation, his…

In the play The Crucible there are several characters that are really concerned about there reputation. I believe that you should always try to have a good reputation, but you should always tell the truth. In my life I have been taught that both are really important. I honestly believe that you should always tell the truth. I know it is really hard to when you might get in trouble for it, but in the long run it is always better to fuse up right then and there. You should always tell the truth…