Essays Tagged: "proctors"

Arthur Miller's "The Crucible".

ng her interations with the girls and Parris, her behaviour in the woods, her attitudes towards the Proctors, and her accusiations at the end of act one. Her most prominent trait is pro ... rly states that Abigail "drank a potion to kill Goody Proctor" (Miller 836). She also condemns both Proctors when she realizes she will not get her way: "She is a cold sniveling woman," she angrily sh ...

(2 pages) 55 1 4.7 Apr/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, is a play about vengeance and greed.

evidence of this conflict when Betty Parris says, "You did, you did! You drank a charm to kill John Proctors' wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!"1 This shows hows there is some inner jealo ...

(3 pages) 63 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

[ENGLISH]A good man/woman does not need to be perfect to leave his/ her mark on society. Discuss in relation to at least two characters in The Crucible by Arthur Miller.

holy lifestyle. Miller uses words with negative connotations such as 'sinner', and 'proud' to show Proctors flaws. Although Proctor is portrayed a rogue, readers love him for his honesty, courage and ... e affect Proctor would have had on the village, should he have signed. Therefore it is obvious that Proctors death would have greatly affected the society.'He have his goodness now. God forbid I take ...

(3 pages) 27 1 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"The Crucible": quotes.

ys holy now?"John Proctor says this to Reverend John Hail in act II. This is when they have come to Proctors house with a warrant for his wife. Reverend Hail starts to say that if she is innocent then ...

(3 pages) 37 0 1.7 Oct/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Motivation of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller: Characters

, who holds a sexually motivated goal for accusing others, is Abigail Williams. When Abigail is the Proctors' housekeeper, she and John Proctor commit adultery before the Salem witch trails. John, how ...

(4 pages) 47 0 0.0 Aug/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

How is tension built up in Act 4 of "The Crucible"?

ies to save her husbands name. Each of these events takes away a slither of the audience's hope for Proctors freedom. However, the audience still has some hope for the freedom of John.After the events ... e to heighten as the time of the decision draws ever closer. When Danforth eventually comes to hear Proctors decision, he is pleased by what he hears. John confesses. The audience feel a relief and di ...

(5 pages) 8 0 0.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Crucible

their household. Several incidents from Act I provide enough information for one to assume that the Proctors are not heartfelt in their actions. As the play progresses into the following pages, ...

(1 pages) 821 0 0.0 May/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Crucible (Salem Witch Trials)

pletely in love with John Proctor who was married to Elizabeth Proctor at the time. Abigail was the Proctors' maid. John and Abigail had an affair and Elizabeth had pretty good reason to know what was ...

(3 pages) 11 1 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Crucible

igail corrupted him and made him lose all his purity and honesty. Towards the end of the play, John Proctors shame changed to confidence. He refused to sign the confession, saying that he would be wil ...

(1 pages) 3 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Plot And Sub Plot Of The Crucible

bigail is left alone to speak to Mary warren and Mercy Lewis who are the slaves of Putnam's and the Proctors. She threatens them not to say any thing other than that they danced and conjured Ruth's de ...

(7 pages) 13 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Changes In Reading Of Crucible When Dropped Scene Is Added

igail and did have feelings for her throughout the rest of the play. These feelings would have made Proctors decision to admit to adultery much more difficult than it already was. Also in Scene ...

(1 pages) 1356 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Formalistic Analysis of The Crucible

of Salem, Massachusetts are caught dancing in the moonlight in an order that they believe will kill Proctors wife, whom Abigail has feelings for. After the girls are caught by Abigail’s uncle, Re ... abeth is killed, John Proctor will be single and Abigail thinks that she will then be able to be in Proctors arms. Abigail’s plan backfires when Proctor gets even more mad at Abigail and states, ...

(6 pages) 15 0 0.0 Dec/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Summary

lust for one Abigail Williams, which led for his affair with her and created Abigail's jealousy of Proctors wife Elizabeth Proctor. This affair basically put the wheels in motion for the whole witchc ... erybody that he was guilty of adultery. But it's too late. Abigail caused so much trouble that John Proctors confession can't even save him. His confession only leads to his arrest and conviction as a ...

(2 pages) 948 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Character Summary Proctor

lust for one Abigail Williams, which led for his affair with her and created Abigail's jealousy of Proctors wife Elizabeth Proctor. This affair basically put the wheels in motion for the whole witchc ... erybody that he was guilty of adultery. But it's too late. Abigail caused so much trouble that John Proctors confession can't even save him. His confession only leads to his arrest and conviction as a ...

(2 pages) 1811 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The Crucible : Battle of Good and Evil

Salem, Abigail holds a reputation of being a whore. After she was fired from being a helper in the Proctors' home for having an affair with John Proctor she became violent toward many people. She hol ...

(3 pages) 6 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American