... of The Crucible In Arthur Miller's, The Crucible, there were many themes expressed throughout the play. The themes were the undertone of the story and described exactly what was happening at the time of the narration. In the small town of Salem, hysteria had broken out and charges of witchcraft were brought against many women in the town. There were trials held, at which the only way to be set free was to confess to being guilty of ... theocracy, which meant that the church and state were separated and the church held control of the courts. In that, Massachusetts was to be governed by God...

• Word Count: 753
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... quot; (Page 144_Author Miller). He believes that his loyalty enlightens a small piece of his soul. His words are like the nails what are driven definitively into the wall. He shows to everyone his standpoint which cannot be changed. His statement does not take place as the endpoint of his life, but also point of origin of his ever-lasting reputation. In Proctor appears a moral fight, a fight between ... own faith, his honor is the compass what directs to the way Proctor should go, and the loyalty to the faith is the rudder which is like a tool to make his faith and his honor become much s...

• Word Count: 1059
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... did want to sign it because he didn't want to leave his family alone, but on the other hand he didn't want to give up his good name. This was a hard decision to make because it involved two big important things in life. When he does sign the paper, he begins to realize and think about his children's future. If he lets other ... people see the signed paper, he would be living a lie, and if he doesn't give the paper up, he will have to die, innocent but accused of being in league with the devil. John Proctor did the right thing because ... he did not want to live a lie and besides he kne...

• Word Count: 654
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School