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The Crucible


            
             The Crucible illustrates many human weaknesses that can cause pain and destruction for others. The whole plot line is based on the weaknesses of humans. These weaknesses end up coming to a destructive ending of the book. Although there are many weaknesses shown, the strongest is selfishness. This is strong because of the many examples that are found in the book. Selfishness is found in The Crucible to get land, love, and to preserve innocence. Selfishness is the reason for the witch trials starting, but selflessness is how it ends.
             One example of selfishness shown in The Crucible is Abigail's use of witchcraft to try to get Elizabeth killed, so as to satisfy her wanting of John. Her motivation to have Elisabeth killed is so she can have Elizabeth's husband, John Proctor, to herself. John and Abigail had an affair while Abigail was employed by the Proctors, but was fired by Elizabeth Proctor after she found out about their relationship. Abigail still has love for John even though he does not feel the same way towards her, as shown in this quote, Abigail: "And now you bid me tear the light out of my eyes? I will not, I cannot!" She is willing to have Elizabeth killed, just so she can get her way. Unfortunately for Abigail she is seen trying to perform witchcraft in the woods, and is questioned of witchcraft by her guardian, Parris. This causes many problems in the town of Salem. Due to Abigail's actions, the town starts the witch trials. This starts a chain reaction of people accusing other innocent people just because of personal grudges, causing chaos in the town. Yet, Abigail does not stop there to get her way. During the trials, Abigail says that Elizabeth was using witchcraft on her and stuck her in the abdomen with a pin. She does this because she knows that Mary Warren had made a doll for Elizabeth and had left the pin stuck into the doll's abdomen. When Herrick, the town marshal, searches the house, he finds the doll and Elizabeth is now put on trial as a witch.


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