1. The Crucible
Humans have always had an instinct to react with fear to certain situation and in certain ways. This is a primal emotion exists to keep us alive and avoid danger. In the play, "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller we see this emotion come up in many different characters throughout the play-in some more than others and have a great impact on the thoughts and actions of each character. Through these said character, the play emits the notion that fear causes people to react differently in situations, act upon your barbaric instincts, and make rash decisions.
One character that we see fear have an impact on them is Deputy Governor Danforth. When Danforth is first introduced we can see how he is a calm and reasonable person, taking all evidence that is provided into consideration. Then as the play progresses we can see how slowly Danforth starts to get frustrated and more angered by everything that is said to him, for example, "You will remain where you are! Mr. Parris, go into the court and bring Goodwife Proctor out," (Miller). With this excerpt we can see that Danforth is starting to fear that he was incorrect all this time so he tries to save his name and fight for Abigail to practically believe that she is innocent without even knowing if its true or not.
Abigail Williams is another character in which we can see the clear reaction of fear. There are many different scenes in which we can see where Abigail react to the things that happen with fear and out of that fear act with her instincts without thinking twice about what she is getting herself into. "My name is good in the village! I will not have it said my name is soiled! Goody Proctor is a gossiping liar!" (Miller). With this quote we can see how Abigail is afraid of being caught. In order to protect herself she does many ludicrous decisions like: accusing many people, lying to the court, manipulating the girls.
By doing so, his goal was to reduce the unreasonable paranoia and fear of communists that was leading to panic and situations such as the McCarthy hearings. It is clear that Miller's The Crucible parallels his life and times. ... Another very clear similarity between Miller's The Crucible and his actual life was the panic and hysteria caused by an unwarranted fear. Whether this fear is of Communists or witches, the effect was the same; many innocent individuals were brought to trial because of arising suspicions from the general public, and some were punished not because they had...
The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, illustrates fear, greed, ambition, revenge, and jealousy, and how each of them led to the loss of many innocent lives in Salem, MA, in 1692. ... Abigail Williams, the child who started all the hysteria, had three major motives: jealousy, revenge, and fear. ... Parris" personal motives were fear and ambition. Parris feared spanking Abigail Williams, his niece, after he caught her dancing in the woods because he feared that the people of Salem would look down on him. ... The characters in The Crucible chose to go with the negative motives, which led t...
Arthur Miller's novel, "The Crucible," takes place in early Salem, Massachusetts, where the use of fear was used to control anyone to blame another of witchcraft. ... Throughout the play, basic human rights are often endangered due to fear. ... Additionally, not only does this happen in "The Crucible," but also in modern society. ... In conclusion, fear really does cause the endangerment of basic human rights. In "The Crucible," the fear of witchcraft and witches was the origin that provoked the violation of human rights in Salem. ...
That fear of the unknown can push people to do desperate things, and cross many boundaries; especially if they believe it will change their way of life and culture. ... In his play The Crucible, he uses the techniques of playwright, metaphor and historical repetition to reflect the mass hysteria of McCarthyism and the witch trials. ... The Crucible shows just how dangerous that can be. ... In conclusion, in The Crucible, Arthur Miller used playwright, metaphor, and historical repetition to critique McCarthyism and to make sure society knew what the effects of hysteria could do. ... The Crucib...
Introduction Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible,"" was first published in 1953 during the politically tumultuous time of McCarthyist America. ... Proctor fears being judged for his sins by anyone, even his wife. ... Throughout "The Crucible," John Proctor is not the same type of in his own eyes as others perceive him. ...
Themes in "The Crucible" The play The Crucible introduces us to some vital insights by the themes presented throughout it. ... These two themes displayed in The Crucible are applied to today's life as well as in past historic events. ... All of this havoc was in turn caused by fear and suspicion. In conclusion, the theme of fear and suspicion in society is threaded into The Crucible. ... Fear and suspicion are two very infectious emotions and can instantly contaminate a community or even an entire society....
The Crucible can be used to relate to historical and future events in the world. ... The Salem witch trials and the Red Scare were both the product of fear, hysteria, suspicion and false accusations. ... False accusations in The Crucible led to the deaths of many innocent people. ... Looking at The Crucible today , people are shocked at what happened. ... Miller's play can help show the world that irrational fear is proceeded with irrational measures. ...
The Crucible It has been said that history has a tendency to repeat itself. The Crucible can be used to relate to historical and future events in the world. ... The Salem witch trials and the Red Scare were both the product of fear, hysteria, suspicion and false accusations. ... Looking at The Crucible today , people are shocked at what happened. ... Miller's play can help show the world that irrational fear is proceeded with irrational measures. ...