The Puritans felt that the forest primeval, or ...the virgin forest...
The Puritans felt that the forest primeval, or ...the virgin forest was the Devil's last preserve, his home base and the citadel of his final stand...to the best of their knowledge the American forest...
View ArticleIn Act I of The Crucible, Arthur Miller provides background information...
In Act I of The Crucible, Arthur Miller provides background information for his audience on the Puritan faith, a faith that has little tolerance for indolence or sin. The work ethic is so strong among...
View ArticleAs a result of Abigail's claims about the poppet, we (and John) have the...
As a result of Abigail's claims about the poppet, we (and John) have the chance to see that Elizabeth was right about Abigail all along. Up until now, John sees Abigail as just a girl, but Elizabeth...
View ArticleIn addition, we see that John and Elizabeth Proctor still love one...
In addition, we see that John and Elizabeth Proctor still love one another. That's what makes this scene so difficult, so tense. He feels guilt and anger; she feels hurt and betrayed. However, they...
View ArticleIn Act Four, Reverend Hale returns to Salem to encourage those accused...
In Act Four, Reverend Hale returns to Salem to encourage those accused of witchcraft to falsely confess in order to save their lives. At this point in the play, Reverend Hale understands that the court...
View ArticleGive three differences between Ethan Frome and John Proctor ( The...
Give three differences between Ethan Frome and John Proctor ( The Crucible) . Not the obvious. Think outside the box.
View ArticleWhat are three differences between Ethan Frome and John Proctor of The...
What are three differences between Ethan Frome and John Proctor of The Crucible?
View ArticleAs was mentioned in the previous post, there are numerous examples of...
As was mentioned in the previous post, there are numerous examples of suspicion shown throughout the community of Salem concerning witchcraft. In Act One, Giles Corey petitions Reverend Hale about his...
View ArticleHale's role in Act lV is made clear by judge Danforth when he says:...
Hale's role in Act lV is made clear by judge Danforth when he says: Accept my congratulations, Reverend Hale; we are gladdened to see you returned to your good work. The 'good work' the judge refers to...
View ArticleIn Act Three of The Crucible, Proctor provides Danforth with a...
In Act Three of The Crucible, Proctor provides Danforth with a deposition that testifies to the goodness of Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca; this document features the signatures of ninety-one...
View ArticleSet in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, The Crucible is a play that...
Set in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, The Crucible is a play that centers around charges of witchcraft made against a number of people and how these charges develop into other conflicts. Here are the...
View ArticleHale says this to Parris when Parris asks him to inspect his daughter,...
Hale says this to Parris when Parris asks him to inspect his daughter, Betty, for signs of witchcraft. Parris says that Betty's hatred of hearing the Lord's name is surely a sign of witchcraft, but...
View ArticleIn addition, the ravings of Tituba and Sarah Good present two tragic...
In addition, the ravings of Tituba and Sarah Good present two tragic ironies of the Salem witch trials in this work. Months earlier, in court, people who professed to see the kinds of things these...
View ArticleWhile Reverend Parris is clearly concerned about his reputation and...
While Reverend Parris is clearly concerned about his reputation and position within the town, I think it is important that we not shortchange his true grief for and anxiety about his daughter, Betty,...
View ArticleIn Act 1, Abigail admits to John Proctor that her uncle simply caught...
In Act 1, Abigail admits to John Proctor that her uncle simply caught them dancing in the woods and that Betty has "gone silly some-how." Abigail then dismisses any notion of witchcraft when Proctor...
View ArticleIn Act Two, Mary Warren returns to John Proctor's home after a long day...
In Act Two, Mary Warren returns to John Proctor's home after a long day in court and explains how she plays an important part in identifying who is involved in witchcraft throughout Salem. Mary Warren...
View ArticleIn Act I of The Crucible, Arthur Miller provides background information...
In Act I of The Crucible, Arthur Miller provides background information for his audience on the Puritan faith, a faith that has little tolerance for indolence or sin. The work ethic is so strong among...
View ArticleAs a result of Abigail's claims about the poppet, we (and John) have the...
As a result of Abigail's claims about the poppet, we (and John) have the chance to see that Elizabeth was right about Abigail all along. Up until now, John sees Abigail as just a girl, but Elizabeth...
View ArticleIn addition, we see that John and Elizabeth Proctor still love one...
In addition, we see that John and Elizabeth Proctor still love one another. That's what makes this scene so difficult, so tense. He feels guilty and angry; she feels hurt and betrayed. However, they...
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