... not right of course, but is a side affect of societal beliefs. Seeing the characters as classes instead of individuals blurs the search for the truth and changes the movie. In conclusion, the movie and theatrical versions are both well written. The movie version of The Crucible changes the perception of many of the characters and destroys the drama of this classic work. Characters are seen as more or less convincing, and this believability changes the opinion of the work. The addition or removal of scenes also ... affects how the work is received. The play ... ...

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... even though it is completely irrational for learned men such as Reverend Parris and Reverend Hale to believe these girls. The willingness of the Salemites to accuse each other of witchcraft stemmed from their hidden motives and agendas. The characters of Thomas Putnam, Reverend Parris and Abigail Williams display this vindictiveness and narcissistic behavior through Putnam's land-lust, Parris' ... that one man with seemingly pure intentions can do to a community and even a nation. It also shows the lengths to which people will go to protect themselves, even turning on their neighbors. In...

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