In Arthur Miller’s play, “The Crucible,” Abigail displayed one of the strongest human drives; the desire for power. Abigail created chaos in her struggle for power. She lied and deceived those around her and wrongly accused people of witchcraft. An example of this would be when Abigail Williams, the niece of Reverend Parris, tells the other girls that if they say anything that happened that night she will “bring you a pointy reckoning that will shudder you” and “make you wish you had never seen
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“I mean to please you Elizabeth” (2.1.39-40). Proctor displays remorse for his adultery. This is relevant because it eventually leads to Proctor protecting his name. When Proctor says to his wife, “You will not judge me anymore.” (2.1.193-194), it shows how tiresome he has grown
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Can you imagine being cheated on by someone you loved? Margo Roth Spiegelman knows exactly what this feels like because she experienced it first-hand. In Paper Towns, Margo is trying to get revenge on everyone who knew her boyfriend was cheating on her. With the help of her old friend Quentin, Margo embarked on their journey. Many specific objects have meaning in this book, especially the minivan, the strings, and the spray-paint. In the beginning of the story, Margo Roth Spiegelman asks her old
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Honorable Proctor John proctor is honorable because he didn’t give out other”s names. He never would say that Rebecca was with the Devil. Danforth says “ Mr. Proctor when the devil came to you did you see Rebecca Nurse in his company? ( Proctor is silent) Come man, take courage - did you ever see her with the devil?” Proctor says “No.” He said that she wasn’t with the devil, he wasn't just going to confess her just to live himself. She was accused but he didn't say that she was with the devil. He
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Trying to convince the Proctor to accept their love, with a seductive and persistent tone Abigail uses an anecdote to achieve her rhetorical goal. She’s trying to persuade Proctor into believing that there’s something between them. “Abigail, grasping his hand before he can release her: John- I am waiting’ fro you every night,” (838) Abigail’s tone is very seductive and is trying to attract john. She’s using sex as a way to get him to realize their love. She’s very persistent throughout her conversation
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Integrity in Salem Would anyone ever believe that one’s own personal integrity could outweigh the common opinion? In some cases, integrity will be so strong that an individual is willing to die for his or her own beliefs. There were three situations that tested three individuals’ integrity in The Crucible, by Arthur Miller. These challenges were fulfilled by Giles Corey, John Procter, and Rebecca Nurse. Integrity occasionally modifies how a person views the world, and these views can permanently
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many people of practicing witchcraft in the town The Crucible took place in. The most important in the story though was Elizabeth Proctor, John Proctors wife. John had an affair on Elizebeth with Abigail, which was the motive behind the whole ordeal. Elizabeth fired Abigail from being their servant after she had figured out about the affair. She then wanted to get rid of Elizabeth so she accused
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During the late 1600s, Abigail Williams caused irreparable harm and chaos in Salem, Massachusetts. Abigail is a malicious individual, doing whatever she can to get the things she wants. Abigail takes whatever action is needed to protect herself, even if it harms others. In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, Abigail Williams was the true cause of the Salem Witch Trials because she falsely accused other women of being witches, had an affair with John Proctor, and forced others to do what she wanted
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Following the Revolutionary War, traditions in the United States continued to mimic those of Europeans. Despite this, the newly founded Republic, based on freedom and personal liberty, urged women to gradually develop new roles in society, while still remaining in their tradition roles. Hannah Webster Foster provides a glimpse into the life of women and their gender roles in her novel The Coquette, depicting the value marriage, motherhood and women’s education in the turn of the 18th century. The
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head!!" (Miller 1224), and identifies himself as guilty for all of the deaths that has happened because of witchcraft accusations. All Hale can hope for now is to save as many peoples lives as he can, like John Proctor's. He explains to Johns wife, Elizabeth Proctor, that, "life is God's more precious gift; no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it" (Miller 1225). Hale is asking for Proctor to lie and tell the court he is capable of witchcraft. Asking someone to lie is not something
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