The Crucible A.P. Book Report

The Crucible A.P. Book ReportThe Crucible A.P. Book Report1. The Crucible 2. Arthur milling machine, 1950s 3. America, California4. legerdemain varan Honorable and rational, he is the leader of the few sane people of capital of Oregon. Although plagued by his affair with Abigail, the biased and foolish leaders of the church, and the underhanded intentions of his fellow neighbors, he still somehow is able to remain in our estimates as a respectable man that stood honest until the end.Abigail Williams Masterfully deceitful and envious, she is the main cause of the capital of Oregon mesmerise trials. originally fueled by lust for can buoy Proctor, she is forced to victimize the entire crossroads after weaving too thick a web of deceit about her affair. Judge Danforth Self-Righteous and stiff, Judge Danforth is the towering character that believes in the churchs, and his own, holiness. He judges the Salem trials somewhat sensibly, but his stubbornness in puritan values blinds him towards the ulterior motives of umpteen Salem inhabitants. Reverend Parris Scornful and pathetic, Parris is a deplorable minister that cares moreover about his image. He mention Abigail flagrantly disobeying his orders, but tries to keep her deeds secret, in fear for his reputation. Elizabeth Proctor (minor) Wise and forgiving, Elizabeth is a modest woman that has quietly lived with magic, even through his affair. Although she doesnt place joyful or happy, she is never blinded by Salems uproar and easily shines as a moral character through the harsh times.Reverend John drag on (minor) Overconfident but sensible, Reverend John Hale is a character that majorly develops as the novel progresses. He first shows up as a brash reverend ready to fight witchcraft, but develops into a humble and sensible man that realizes the calamity in Salem. He is one of Johns few allies, and is ruin with guilt after the trials are over. 5. Salem, Massachusetts (Village) John Proctors House Although located somewhat outside of Salem, it doesnt take long for the craze to reach his house. The mood in the house is dreary and stiff, since an air of mistrust pervades the roms. Hale originally comes here to examine the Proctors family, but comes to believe in Johns cause after the injustice through to Elizabeth. Salem Meeting House Forbidding and ominous, the meeting house turned courtroom is the center stage for the witch trials. Poorly made walls and simple furniture make up the room, and this creates awkward tension for the reader and the accused. All accused witches are condemned here by Judge Danforth, with Abigail leading her deceitful group. Parriss HouseOriginally clean and white, this place soon houses the horrible misdeeds of the Salem Witch craze. Betty was originally confined to her bed here with a mild sickness, but certain accusations against her, diametrical with Titubas confession and Abigails quick plot, turned this house into the spawning point for the wi tch hunt.6. In the village of Salem, Betty Parris is stricken with a disease after secretly dancing in the timberland with the village girls. The townspeople bring in Reverand Hale, a witch craft expert, and he accuses the leaders of the girls, Abigail and Tituba, of complying with the devil. However, the girls claim they were possessed, and blame random member of the village to reinforce their confession. The Salem Witch hunt officially starts. In a house far outside Salem, John and Elizabeth Proctor converse over conglutination issues. Soon after, Hale comes to question the Proctors, but instead learns from John of Abigails deceit and intention. The marshals then arrive, and bring a warrant for Elizabeths arrest on chronicle of being a witch. Though they energise little evidence and Hales disapproval, the marshals take her anyways. Proctor, Mary Warren, Giles Corey, and Francis Nurse storm into the court and demand for the release of their wives. marry Warren, originally par t of Abigails group, confesses that everything is a lie. Proctor brings more evidence, claiming that Abigail is a whore that wishes to see his wife dead, and that his wife knew all about the affair. Judge Danforth gives a serial of tests to Proctor to confirm this, bringing in Elizabeth to confirm the statement. She denies it to save Proctors dignity and both are jailed, ultimately due for the gallows. The seasons change, and Abigail has run away from Salem. John is presumptuousness a chance to live by signing a confession, but tears it up when he learns it must be shown to the public and ruin his name. At the end, he is sent to the gallows.7. Religious Extremism/Intolerance Although superstition and religious values sparked the ideas of witchcraft around the town, it was intolerance and Puritan extremism that truly set the fire ablaze. Basically, anything against Puritan values was stricken down as devil-worship. Ironically, the only reason the Salem Trials became believable was because of Hales relentless push for a confession between Tibuta and Abagail, and Judge Danforths one-track mind against the proclaimed witches. Accountability and Hidden Agendas In a culture founded on strict standards and uptight morals, it was inevitable that private transgressions would form. The Crucible documents a time in which all sins were looked upon as extremely taboo and devil-influenced. Consciously or subconsciously, people still bore personal sins, and this harboring led to the rapid pace of accusations. By accusative others, feelings of self-morality were produced villagers turned on villagers, and the Salem Trials went down in history as a dark time for everyone.Reputation and Guilt Reputation is an extremely influential factor in every decision of The Crucible, but it often makes the decisions unbeneficial to everyone. Reverend Parris chooses to cover up his nieces deeds in regards to his reputation however this decision only creates more speculation and gives Abi gail more time to create a believable story. Danforths failure to admit wrongdoing due to his respectable record clearly leads to many unwarranted deaths, while Hales admittance makes him a respectable and honest character. Finally, John Proctors decision to reveal his affair in order to condemn Abigail ironically makes him the about upright character out of all the self-serving Puritans.8. The Witch Trials Although already important in itself, the witch trials generally represented the idea of unfair accusation, and raised(a) the question on the validity of the accuser. It also represented the idea of an accuser getting the accused to speak the answer that he or she would want to here, no theme the technique. These questionable situations can be matched with the big issue at hand during the second red scare, McCarthyism. The United States Government, using little evidence, accused thousands of Americans of being communists, and Arthur Miller used the Salem Trials to represent th e absurdity of these accusations.Foreign Objects (The Woods, Poppet, Titubas Ritual) Although completely different things, these three share a commonality they are foreign to the Puritan beliefs. The woods represent the unknown, apparently equaling the darkness of the devil. To Reverend Parris, the woods emphasize Titubas ritual as a satanic device, starting the whole ordeal of a witch craze. The poppet also represents a clash of beliefs, as it also represents a foreign concept to the Puritans. Ultimately used as evidence against Elizabeth, a seemingly harmless poppet harnesses deadly superstitions that almost earn Elizabeth a death sentence. Overall, these three concepts represent the Puritans fear of the unknown, and their rebranding of anything suspicious as devilish and superstitious.9. Abigail I have a sense for soup up, John, and yours has drawn me to my window, and I have seen you looking up, burning in your loneliness. Do you tell me youve never looked up at my window? In The Crucible, heat and fire are strong images of the lustful relationship between Abigail and Proctor. In Act I, Abigail still wants their private relationship to go on, as she claims swears that she has a sense for heat and has seen John burning up in his loneliness. Basically, she still has a passion for him, and hopes to convince John that he still loves her. Later, the absence of heat in his own home describes his stiff relationship with Elizabeth. His house is described as low and dark, imagery that represents the c experienced affair that emotionally separates the cardinal.Proctor I have made a bell of my pureness I have run the doom of my good name you will believe me, Mr.Danforth The metaphor of his honor becoming a bell is strangely true in regards to the Puritan village. Bells in a city are used to alarm citizens or instigate them of an event Proctors honor is doing exactly that. Ironically, Proctors show of honesty in revealing his affair is the first true act of a Pu ritan, ringing true throughout the court. However, the only sound that is actually heard in the court is his doom, since his originally suspicious character does not merit truthfulness.10. A crucible is literally delimitate as a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures, or a severe, searching test or trial. These two definitions basically sum up the entire story the whole book is literally a court trial, and symbolically a trial of villagers morality and practicality. close fail the test by succumbing to false accusations (high temperatures), and subsequently shoving the blame onto someone else. However, this play really shines when we actually find a real crucible, representing John Proctor. Although he is hanged, he is understandably one of the only few that actually endures the flames and trials, and stays in our mind as a true crucible.11. Style/ artistic style One important aspect Arthur Miller wanted to emphasize while wr iting this work is its realism. He wanted us to understand that this actually happened. By writing an entire play using the dialect spoken in the late 1690s, Miller is able to bring this play to action. Through the use of old style wording that includes real accounts from Salem documents, we can witness everything in a historically accurate recreation. Form of Narration By choosing to recreate the Salem Trials through a play and not a novel, Arthur Miller allows us to fully view what really happened without keeping us in a complimentary state of mind. If one would watch the play, he or she would witness real dialogue and real actions novels give us an enjoyment, but never allow us to feel the real fervor of the characters involved. In novels, the author decides what we watch. However in plays, the author gives us an entire scene and allows us to focus on specialized parts, just like real life. 12. Elizabeth He were not hanged. He would not answer aye or nay to his indictment for if he denied the charge theyd hang him surely, and auction bridge out his property. So he stand mute, and died Christian under the lawGreat stones they lay upon his chestthey say he give them but two words, More weight, he says. And died. (135)Proctor No it is not the same What others say and what I sign to is not the same Because it is my name Because I cannot have another in my life How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul leave me my name (143)ProctorWhy, we have no fear of questions, sir. Hale Good, then I note that you are rarely in the church on Sabbath Day. ProctorWhats your suspicion, Mr. Hale? Hale No, no, I have no Proctor I nailed the roof upon the church, I hung the door a Hale Oh, did you Thats a good sign, then. (64, 66) From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes