Justice in relation to the text "The Crucible" By Arthur Miller

The very essence of justice is dynamic, abstract and upholds various definitions to various individuals. The quality of being just however, embodies an underlying conformity to the ideologies of righteousness and integrity in all things, in accordance to strict performance of moral obligations. The divergent philosophical notions of justice are all fanned by one common denominator, that justice is a goal not always achieved.

Miller's tragedy, The Crucible, is an essential foundation to this notion. The first aspect will consider the manipulation and condemnation of vulnerable minority groups, particularly during demanding circumstances, critically examining Act 1, and the film 'I am Sam' directed by Jessie Nelson. The prohibition of self expression and the restriction of liberty and free will is another prominent factor contributing reasons as to why justice is essentially, a goal not always achieved. This notion will be discussed furthermore whilst examining The Crucible, and the article 'Taking on the veil, and prejudice' By Trudy Harris, which both intimately correspond with this aspect.

"Tituba and the Children"

Sam & the Pirate Quilt

Tituba, illustration by John W. Ehninger

Conclusively, the frailty of authority figures leads to the widespread of injustice, through the use and misuse of power. Through the analysis of Act 3 and 4 it is evident that The Crucible interrelates with this concept.

A prominent aspect of justice depicted throughout the play is the manipulation and condemnation of vulnerable minority groups, particularly during demanding circumstances. Eloquently, this is illustrated at the commencement of the play, where the initial occurrences of injustice are demonstrated, through the characters Abigail and Tituba. Fear and apprehension surpass Abigail whilst she is questioned by Hale as regarding her 'encounter' with Lucifer after her previous 'sporting' in the woods. In fear, Abigail intentionally accuses Tituba, the Barbados slave, of witchery, clearly utilizing and exploiting the fact that she holds an evident supremacy over...