... witchery in the forest. Guilt also drives the characters we generally define as good, sometimes to evil consequences. Proctor's guilt about his shenanigans with Abigail makes him confess to adultery in the court, linking him in their eyes to the Devil. Elizabeth's guilt about her frigidity to Proctor makes her ... two characters who represent all that is good and honest in the play - could be subconsciously attributed to a loved family member. On the other hand, Abigail Williams - an evil and manipulative slut - could be read as an ex-girlfriend or a vicious warlord. Since these characte...

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... the story quite a bit. Three main items of focus are the character of Samuel Parris, the portrayal of Abigail and her relationships with others, and the alteration of Parris' house slave, Tituba. The first of several major differences to explore between "The Crucible" and the actual events that occurred in Salem is the great variance of Reverend Samuel Parris' character. Parris is ... up in court against the witchcraft charges as a personal attack, and acts out against those who deny the claims. Another significant difference between "The Crucible" and the actual Salem Witch Trials is th...

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... Crucible, by Arthur Miller, a series of trials takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, to drive out the devil's works brought to life through witchcraft. Hysteria has taken root in the village as people accuse their neighbors to receive revenge against one another or gain each others' land. Through the characters of John Proctor, the tragic hero; Giles Corey, the scapegoat; and Abigail ... Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs" (133). David Levine notes that, "The Crucible dramatizes brilliantly the dilemma of an innocent man who must confess falsely i...

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