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  • Elizabeth And John Proctor
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    The play, The Crucible, illustrates how people react to mass hysteria created by a person or group of people, as people did during the McCarthy hearings of the 1950's and the Salem witch hunts of 1962. Many Americans were wrongly accused of being Communist sympathizers. The activities of the House of Un-American Activities Committee began to be linked with the witchcraft trials that had taken place in the town of Salem. This provided Miller with the catalyst to write The Crucible. Without the kn...
  • John Proctor
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    Arthur Millers play, The Crucible, is a great portrayal of humans and their inner struggles. This play takes place in the 1690's in a small Puritan community based on a rigid social system. An outbreak of rumors claiming witchcraft contaminated this small village. This caused conflict among the people of name and ultimately resulted in absolute chaos. This play clearly illustrates the self-battles of three characters. Reverend Hales battle is initiated by his personal commitment to God. He is a ...
  • Your The Devil's Man At John Proctor
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    "Shouts and cries tear through the midnight skies as a large mob rushes through the streets screaming 'monster, monster!' Carrying torches, pitch forks, and any other sort of ominous weapon they attack the doors to destroy the creature inside". No this was not the latest strike against Sad am, or another crazed cult attack; it is mass hysteria and it grips the world with an iron fist. This concept is not a recent new age thing either; it has been around sense the dawn of time. The madness that c...
  • Meeting On Womens Rights
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    I. Womens Roles in the Revolution A. Family Enterprises 1. Women took over 2. Succeeded Despite a. inflation b. British Occupancy c. absence of important supplies 3. gave women self-confidence 4. proved that women could make a living by themselves B. Army Camps 1. Women came to be with soldiers a. were fed by military b. were cared for by military 2. The women: a. cooked b. cleaned c. sewed d. served as nurses e. were not treated specially 1. marched with men 2. slept in the snow C. Women Soldie...
  • Abigail Williams Pg 20
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    During the witch trial, of 1692, people of Salem, Massachusetts were not looking to cleanse the town of spirits or devils, but to clear the city of their enemies. People of this era were willing to do anything for what they wanted, even killing. The judge, Danforth, of the witch trials was an arrogant judge. He would believe any story that was brought to his attention., and even if he did not believe it, he would not take the time to tell anyone or to dissect the investigation and prove the defe...
  • Place And Actions By Abigail
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    The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, is an over the edge masterpiece set in the small modest village of Salem, Massachusetts around the 17th century. This is a drama of emotion, power, and continuous consequences that are created by a few young girls just dancing the woods and a manipulative teenager known as Abigail Williams who takes playtime just a bit to far. Abigail contains various characteristics to use to her advantage during the ingenious play. She makes use of her unique lying abilities, sm...

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