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If you missed class, we completed the following:
1. your "Character Analysis" essays were returned to you and we discussed some concerned regarding their structure. The revision and/or rewrite for your analysis is due on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th!
2. In addition, we wrote the introductory paragraphs for each Crucible theme. I have included them for you below. Please locate your particular theme and the corresponding introductory paragraph.
We will spend the time in the lab on FRIDAY; your essay is due at the end of the period. If you have obtained the themes quotes for each character, then you will be able to complete your essay!
GUILT
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, contains relevant and universal themes. One such theme pertains to the guilt experienced by several characters within the play. This emotion places great strain on their conscience, but with a positive outcome. The characters possess guilt due to wrong decisions, and a means of redemption becomes necessary in order to obtain a sense of peace from the guilt. Guilt pressures John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor and Reverend John Hale into making the right decision, showing the potentially positive effects of an essentially negative emotion.
AUTHORITY
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, contains relevant and universal themes. One such theme pertains to the improper use of authority within the play. the abuse of power associated with several characters pertains to the unrighteous dominion of their religious position. The level of authority given to the characters within The Crucible becomes evident due to religious status and educational background, and unfortunately, the characters of Judge Danforth, Reverend John Parris and Abigail Williams inappropriately use their authority to the point of personal corruption.
INTEGRITY
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, contains relevant and universal themes.One such theme pertains to hypocritical actions of several characters within the play. Hypocritical behavior plagues Abigail Williams, Reverend Parris and Judge Danforth as they attempt to justify their behavior. The Puritan theocracy controlled its citizens to the point that they struggled between following Biblical instruction or the pride associated with human nature. Such behavior causes these characters to make excuses to save themselves, or make excuses to take the lives of others.
INTEGRITY
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, contains relevant and universal themes.One such theme pertains to hypocritical actions of several characters within the play. Hypocritical behavior plagues Abigail Williams, Reverend Parris and Judge Danforth as they attempt to justify their behavior. The Puritan theocracy controlled its citizens to the point that they struggled between following Biblical instruction or the pride associated with human nature. Such behavior causes these characters to make excuses to save themselves, or make excuses to take the lives of others.
HYPOCRISY
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, contains relevant and universal themes. One such theme pertains to hypocritical action of several characters within the play. Hypocritical behavior plagues the characters of __________________, ___________________ and ____________________ as they attempt to justify their actions. The Puritan theocracy controlled its citizens to the point that they struggled between following Biblical instruction or the pride associated with human nature. Such behavior causes these characters to make excuses to save themselves, or make excuses to save themselves, or make excuses to take the lives of others.
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, contains relevant and universal themes. One such theme pertains to hypocritical action of several characters within the play. Hypocritical behavior plagues the characters of __________________, ___________________ and ____________________ as they attempt to justify their actions. The Puritan theocracy controlled its citizens to the point that they struggled between following Biblical instruction or the pride associated with human nature. Such behavior causes these characters to make excuses to save themselves, or make excuses to save themselves, or make excuses to take the lives of others.