John Proctor is a farmer in his mid-thirties. He is married to Elizabeth Proctor and had an affair with Abigail Williams. John is a very honest and blunt-spoken man. He lets people know when they are wrong and will debate against them until he has proven his point. Ironically, he has sinned and isn’t fully honest to Elizabeth about his interactions with Abigail. “John, you are not open with me. You saw her with a crowd, you said. Now you-” (Miller 28). Due to his affair, Elizabeth is very wary…
Mary Shelley showed in Frankenstein an anticipated argument that promoted a feminist message and warning against the exclusion of women as well as the debate of what is ethical. Most certainly the Enlightenment period was a time of development within most aspects of life, varying from medicine, technology, to literature as well as developing oneself to become an individual with unique thoughts and comprehending reason without simply following authoritative figures. The publication of…
Abigail Williams and I “Gah! I’d almost forgot how strong you are John Proctor!” This is a quote from Abigail Williams in the play The Crucible, when she grabbed John's arm. John came back to the town of Salem because he had heard about the witchcraft going on in the town . He wanted to see what was going on, and what all the commotion was actually about. Abigail missed John Proctor a lot from the last time they saw…
In Frankenstein, author Mary Shelley explores how seeking vengeance can grip and ruin the lives of the individuals who give in to it. She creates a conflict between two emotionally driven characters, Victor Frankenstein and the Creature, who entangle themselves in an endless cycle of revenge. Examining cyclical revenge and its various aspects, the novel argues the futility of seeking vengeance. Strong emotions like anger and hatred towards his maker constitute the crux of the Creature’s…
Frankenstein Literary Analysis Frankenstein, a classic, written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley has become popular throughout the years, spawning various interpretations and media representations. Shelley wrote this novel in 19th century England which provided influence for her novel. Her upbringing was also very influential, with an emphasis on education and writing. She clearly shows some similarities and influence over her characters. Shelley’s Frankenstein is filled with characters that are…
The Crucible: Film Review The Crucible is a film adaptation of a stage drama. Its main characters are John Proctor, Abigail Williams, Reverend John Hale, Elizabeth Proctor, Reverend Parris, Rebecca and Francis Nurse, and Judge Danforth. It is a story about the Massachusetts village of Salem where a group of girls who fell ill and accusing people of dabbling in witchcraft. It followed a series of people who were falsely accused and were hanged in the gallows. A group of girls gathered in the…
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 Crucible reveals that people, such as Abigail Williams, Elizabeth Proctor, and John Proctor have their own emotions and needs that come with consequences far beyond their own lives. Abigail…
play. The Crucible and Macbeth have many similarities in terms of characters and themes. Firstly, in Macbeth they had Lady Macbeth who was very manipulative she was very similar to Abigail Williams who was very manipulative as well. Secondly, in both plays men dominate women. Finally, Lady Macbeth and Abigail Williams both ran away towards the end of the play due to too much guilt. To begin with, many characters in both The Crucible and Macbeth showed many admirable traits…
severe set of accepted rules that disliked any worry from standards of conduct. The play starts in the home of Reverend Samuel Parris, whose little girl, Betty, lays sick. Parris lives with his little girl and his seventeen-year old niece, Abigail Williams, a vagrant who saw her folks' homicide by the Indians. Parris has sent for Reverend Hale of Beverly, trusting his little girl's ailment originates from powerful clarifications. Betty turned out to be sick when her dad found her moving in the…
a play based in the witch trial period and it is written by Arthur Miller. The main character is John Proctor. At first, John is seen as unholy and an adulterer, but as time goes on he confronts his sins and those who cause it, a girl named Abby Williams, he says to her “ I’ll cut my hand off before we touch again.”. He also will eventually fight and stand for what is right. In the beginning, John’s wife is sick and he has had relations with Abby in the past. This makes him realize he has done…