... 143). By confessing Proctor will save himself and more will hang who already have been accused of doing the work of the Devil. Rebecca Nurse is the perfect example because she was accused but kept her silence and suffered the consequences. Proctor still refuses to give the confession ... and through all his suffering John realizes his "moral integrity, dignity, and spiritual freedom" are more important than living his life without them. Rebecca is a person most would admire throughout the play. Her face never changes. The corruption of justice has no effect on her choice to stay ... tru...

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... the knowledge that they were innocent and these individuals were executed; and died with integrity. In Miller's play, "The Crucible," the words of John Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Elizabeth Proctor demonstrate how far a man or woman with integrity will go to defend their innocence. John Proctor is the husband of Elizabeth Proctor ... even if they die for it. This vital message is not only explained by Proctor's death, but also by Rebecca Nurse's. Rebecca Nurse's death also exemplifies the meaning of the novel. Rebecca is accused of witchcraft because of a long-held grudge between the Nur...

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... owned he would not have caused so much trouble between the society and the town. Ann Putnam accuses Rebecca Nurse of being a witch because all Rebecca's babies survives and when Ann was giving birth Rebecca was the nurse and all her babies died. She felt that Rebecca had cursed her and her children. She then felt that something must have been going on if ... . She was too quick to accuse because of her jealousy, that her it led her to accuse Rebecca of being a witch. If she had thought it through before her actions Rebecca would not have been thrown in jail for being a witch. Thomas Putn...

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... so they can inform Tituba as to who murdered them. Tituba is unable to give her an answer, and Mrs. Putnam remains dissatisfied. She eventually blames Nurse's wife, Rebecca, knowing that her husband dispises Rebecca's husband. When Nurse and Giles come to the Proctor house, they inform them that Cheever has taken their wives to jail. Francis Nurse says, "My wife is ... the very brick and mortar of the church, Mr. Hale." Hale then inquirers as to what Rebecca is charged for, to which Nurse replies, "For murder, she's charged. "For the marvelous and supernatural murder of Goody Putnam's b...

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... also a part of this group that started the accusations. Ann Putnam's personal motive was jealousy. Ann Putnam charged Rebecca Nurse with witchcraft and because she was jealous that Rebecca Nurse had ten healthy children, and she had lost seven of her eight. This resulted in Rebecca being sent to jail and hanged. Thomas Putnam's personal motive was greed. Thomas Putnam, a landowner himself, charged ... ...

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... Proctor is then more focussed on tone of voice and slight expressions than overly dramatic movement. When Parris says "Praise god" for the first time, this is the signal for Rebecca to start walking down the aisle, walking slowly as though with a heavy heart, and with signs of her age. The building of tension is shown by Danforth's suppressed and building ... the audience) he should have his hands on her arms, at once trying to comfort her and keep her strong, before hugging her one last time. As they separate and Rebecca says her line, Danforth should start walking towards them, saying...

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... values. Proctor realizes, as does the reader, that pure morality leads to pure integrity. Finally, Miller suggests courage is the ability to remain true to oneself despite persecution from society. Rebecca Nurse, a well-respected, godly woman, embodies this concept. As society's logical thinking becomes obscured by the mass witch hysteria, Nurse is accused of witchcraft despite her reputation as a peaceful, and ... judicious woman. Consequently, Nurse undergoes discrimination as society condemns her to be hanged. Yet in the face of death Rebecca refuses to confess to a crime she has not...

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... affiliation with devil worship, he continues to persecute them in order to protect his reputation as the town's minister. The wealthy Thomas Putnam gains revenge on Francis Nurse by getting Rebecca, Francis's highly respected wife, convicted of the supernatural murders of Ann Putnam's babies. Thomas Putnam used the confusion to his advantage, by falsely accusing ... ...

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... that were not rotten long before. (Arthur 136)." He signs the confession to save his life because it would be hypocritical to die as if he were as pure as Rebecca Nurse or as fearsome as Giles Corey. By the end of the play, however, he decides, "I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor (144)." In seeing this ... from signing the confession, then spite causes him to tear it up. Proctor does not want to confess, thus giving Danforth what he wants. This is shown when Proctor encourages Rebecca to "give them no tear! Tears pleasure them! Show honor now, show a stony heart and...

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... . For back then, ministers were usually paid in about one third in cash and the other two thirds in foodstuffs, firewood, and other supplies. At the end of the play, Rebecca Nurse, John Proctor, and Martha Corey were hung on the same days and on the same gallows. In actuality, they were hung on different days and in different places ... ; Rebecca Nurse on July 19, John Proctor on August 19, and Martha Corey on September 22. Many people find these minor inaccuracies to be very distracting to the play; however, I do ... ...

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... fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven." Hale utilizes this to justify the accusations of people who were considered to be the most upright townspeople of Salem, such as Rebecca Nurse. We understand that human nature can lead people astray to commit evil acts; however the reader is in complete disagreement that a person with moral and pure intentions could be ... ...

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... village. Proctor considers his name as an inseparable thing that no one should take away from him. With the pressure from Danforth to convince Proctor to say that he sees Rebecca Nurse with the Devil, Proctor says that "I have three children-how may I teach them to walk like men in the world, and I sold my friends?" (Page 143_Arthur ... ...

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... never ending but he realizes that she really doesn't care for anybody but herself. That's why he ended up in jail. The next scene is at the end when Proctor, Rebecca, and Martha are being hung. In the movie they all recite the Father while standing on the podium with the noose around their neck. This was a powerful ending to the ... ...

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... - I come not to hurt the court-" (1088) John says, refusing to drop the charges and submits a petition to the court signed by ninety-one people declaring their good opinion of Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Proctor, and Martha Corey. He chooses helping his good friends over his personal benefit. John Proctor has yet another crucible to overcome. Before the witchcraft trials began, he ... ...

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... is going around checking about how "good" of Christians every one is, and also letting them no if their name is mentioned in court. What is behind the accusation of Rebecca Nurse? People are just picking out others they don't like and saying they be of witch craft, someone probably did not like her and mentioned her name so she will ... ...

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... Proctor is the central character in the play. His tragedy is the most significant, for it emerges from a flaw deep within himself and is resolved by his own actions. Unlike Rebecca Nurse, who is almost a stereotype in her complete goodness, Proctor is morally compromised and must openly struggle to do well. Although he is outspoken and blunt in his skepticism of ... ...

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... : Nurse prevented Putnam's brother-in-law from being elected to the Salem ministry, and Nurse is also engaged in a bitter land dispute with one of Putnam's relatives. In the end, Rebecca, Francis's virtuous wife, is convicted of the supernatural murders of Ann Putnam's dead babies. Thus, the Putnam not only strike a blow against the Nurse family but also gain some measure ... ...

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... lied to save himself from death. At this realization, Proctor's conviction up to that point changes to resolution. He has forgiven himself and now may walk up the gibbet alongside Rebecca and the other accused and convicted witches as an equal. He is doing what he feels is right and moral. He has resolved himself to maintain his goodness and to ... ...

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... shows that Proctor's human emotions get the best of him when he is talking with his wife and he originally decides that he is not worthy to die alongside of Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey. This is because he thinks he has no goodness inside of him and therefore he would not be spoiling anything if he lies again. As a result ... ...

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... - I come not to hurt the court-" (1088) John says, refusing to drop the charges and submits a petition to the court signed by ninety-one people declaring their good opinion of Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Proctor, and Martha Corey. He chooses helping his good friends over his personal benefit. John Proctor has yet another crucible to overcome. Before the witchcraft trials began, he ... ...

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