Abigail Williams is a character in the play, The Crucible. Her parents were killed by Indians so she now lives with her uncle, Reverend Parris. Abigail William had an affair with John Proctor. She was the reason to why all the girls left to go to the woods. While in the woods, she attempted to put a spell on Goody Proctor because she was obsessed with Mr. Proctor so she wanted Mrs. Proctor gone so that she could have Mr. Proctor all to herself. Abigail lies about why she was in the woods to protect
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On page 129 of George Orwell's book, 1984, Julia said“If you kept the small rules you could break the big ones”. This quote is telling the reader to stay under the radar, meaning that if you do what you are supposed to do around other people, then it's fine to do all the bad things and get away with it because they won't suspect that it is you. Julia also describes this method as “camouflage” (129) Julia also said on page 131 , “...you should want to avoid being caught.” When Julia states
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A thrilled scream disrupted the peaceful night of Franchetti. Louise, an old lady called the police and claimed that her daughter, Laura, had been killed. “Hey James, guess what?” “What?” “Chicken butt,” Sam joked humorously. James stared at Sam, pitying him. “How did you pass the exam and become an investigator with that nonexistent intelligence of yours?” James asked sarcastically. Before Sam could protest, their boss, Josh, walked into the room and made an emergency announcement. “Yesterday night
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Abigail Williams - The Disappearing Act Beauty may show on the outside, but what matters is on the inside. Provided that Abigail Williams is a strikingly beautiful girl. Abigail is a fierce, and merciless young lady who is very controlling in every situation. I do not think that I identify with Abigail Williams because there are different scenarios in both lives that have almost no similarities. Since she has such great beauty, Abby tries to use it to lure John Proctor into loving her dearly, only
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Elizabeth Proctor and Abigail Williams are different people with few similarities, one being they have both slept with John Proctor. The differences between these two women are outstanding and shine throughout the book. Elizabeth, a cold old wife, refused John of some the basic things in a marriage. “It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery” (126). Abigail on the other was young and fearless and always prepared to have John sweating like a stallion. “…And sweated like a stallion when I come near”
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John Procter’s Struggles in The Crucible The witch trial in Salem was caused by twelve girls claiming that witches were doing witchcraft on them. John Procter, the main character believes they’re lying, and tries to prove them wrong. Although, while doing so, his house maid betrays him and asserts everyone that he was the which. The court gives him a chance to live in return of confessing, to which he disagrees. Why didn’t John Procter confess and save his own life? I believe he acted way because
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Salem is a place where girls have no freedom to do what they want and have to live as slaves."I hate Salem and I don't want to live in a place where girls are controlled and have no freedom what so ever".I, and the girls were in the forest were practising witchcraft with Tituba. We all had a choice to wish something we desired.I wished for John proctor to leave his wife Elizabeth and live for me.But I feel really guilty for what I have done so this is why I'm writing this. All families in Salem
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The Crucible “How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name.” John portrays that he is a proud man. John Proctor is the protagonist in The Crucible. He shows values of Christian faith, hard work, self-denial, and simple living. I share many traits with John Proctor such as being loyal, hard working, and having pride. One trait John Proctor and I share is being loyal. One way of John being loyal is being there for his friends. When they went to the court John testified
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Although John Proctor is a dynamic character, throughout the drama he stays true to his values: his reputation, bravery, selflessness. On the other hand is Reverend Parris, whose personality deeply contrasts with Proctor due to his lies, cowardice, and selfishness. One thing is blatantly mutual between these two, and that is their concerns for their reputation. However, the extreme honesty in Proctor and the nearly nonexistent honesty in Parris is where the deep difference lies when it comes to the
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The Crucible Essay In The Crucible by Arthur Miller near the end John Proctor is accused of witchcraft and doesn’t confess it and is hanged for not confessing to a crime he didn’t commit. John Proctor’s actions when he tears up his confession which is a lie was believable. A reason Proctor tore his confession is he believes God damns all liars. He told Mary warren when she was in court confessing the girls are faking he tells her “Mary, God damns all liars” (Act III. 1066 – 1067). So when he is
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