William Lewis Herndon

The Crucible The book, The Crucible, is the history behind the famous Salem Witch Trials. Arthur Miller, the author, tells the story that revolves around a teen girl named Abigail. Abigail is a seventeen year old who is subjected to the lechery of John Proctor. Abigail believes that someday John is going to leave Elizabeth to be with her. Proctor continues to turn down Abigail’s advances as he struggles to forgive himself. Abigail gets jealous and when she is caught sporting in the woods she…

hypocritical, person. a. The commentary Miller writes in the drama describes Proctor as even-tempered and not easily led, and “in Proctor’s presence a fool felt his foolishness instantly.” b. His main flaw that he sees in himself is his lust for Abigail Williams, which led to their affair. i. His affair made him a sinner, “not only against the moral fashion of the time, but against his own vision of decent conduct.” ii.…

Reputation in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Reputation is something we all struggle to uphold. As humans, we want people to be thinking about us. Some just want attention, it doesn’t have to be specifically negative or positive; attention is often good enough. For many, their reputation is built through the attention they receive, whether it be for a girl’s promiscuity or a boy’s gentlemen behavior. Either way, reputation taunts all of us, whether we seem or act like we care. This is displayed…

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…

In “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller, Abigail Williams, a manipulative, egocentric young lady who seems to be such an atrocious character throughout develops a high appeal of dilemma on the town of Salem. As she continues to bring uproar of perspicuous details of people’s notorious lives and the secrets constricted in the town of Salem she builds hysteria. Choosing this character shows a depiction of what really lies beneath the pigments of such an emotion frenzy, yet destructive young lady.…

A main character, or protagonist, has been defined as having the most importance to the storyline and also does the most to support it. I think that Elizabeth Proctor in the Crucible is a protagonist. Elizabeth Proctor is a mother of two and husband to John Proctor. She is shown as being a proud, stubborn woman with a vindictive streak - this is shown in her reaction to the affair between her husband and their previous house servant, Abigail. She refuses to forgive John, despite his efforts…

The Effectiveness of the Seasons on the Crucible There is a very popular quote that says “Seasons change and people do too.” Anonymously written, this specific quote should not be taken lightly. In the play The Crucible, several seasons come and go. Starting with spring, continuing with summer, and ending with fall, each specific time of year has its own impact on the play. Throughout the many scenes and dialogue, it is seen where each season not only affects the story line, but also the…

The Crucible Characterization: Abigail Williams Paragraph 1: Head back to Salem, Massachusetts 1692. Arthur Miller was able to produce intense characters for his play, The Crucible set in this time. Many people that have read The Crucible are drawn to one character in specific, Abigail Williams, the manipulative, malicious liar. Her selfish and attention seeking qualities are almost mind blowing. While reading the story, you develop a hate love relationship with the character that stops you…

they can assume on what type of character we display. A person is born with one’s own reputation and must build from there. In Arthur Miller’s well-known play, the Crucible, the theme of reputation is most visible throughout Reverend Parris, Abigail Williams, and John Proctor’s actions. Reverend Parris is one character who upholds a certain reputation in the town of Salem. Parris was perceived as a cold-hearted man, he was extremely selfish and unjust. He strongly states multiple times words…

Crucible by Arthur Miller, a major theme that is presented is that of keeping one’s good reputation. Various characters throughout the novel struggle in keeping their perfect image in front of the entire community. Reverend Parris, his niece Abigail Williams, and John Proctor are some of the main characters who take into great consideration how they will be viewed as before making any decisions. This striving for an impeccable reputation causes to make some turning point actions throughout the…