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Hi, My particular character is John Proctor.

Hi, My particular character is John Proctor.

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We might point to several meanings behind the section of the play in...

We might point to several meanings behind the section of the play in question. First, this conversation takes place at the very opening of the act (Act 4) and serves to set a particular tone of...

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In this climactic scene from Act IV of Arthur Miller's The Crucible,...

In this climactic scene from Act IV of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Elizabeth Proctor is pouring her heart out to her husband, John, who stands accused of practicing witchcraft, and whose affair with...

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In Arthur Miller's The Crucible, why is Reverend Hale in Salem? Has he...

In Arthur Miller's The Crucible, why is Reverend Hale in Salem? Has he ever found a witch or curse anyone afflicted by witchcraft?

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Based on Acts 1-3, predict how you think the major conflicts in the...

Based on Acts 1-3, predict how you think the major conflicts in the drama will be resolved?

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From The Crucible, please discuss the motives, sins, and...

From The Crucible, please discuss the motives, sins, and positive/negative qualities of John Proctor.

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Discuss how your chosen character either fuels or calms the hysteria of...

Discuss how your chosen character either fuels or calms the hysteria of Salem during 1692. Please use direct references to substantiate your view.

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What would be an example of conflict and characterization from The...

What would be an example of conflict and characterization from The Crucible and Macbeth to prove the following quote: "In a dark time, the eye begins to see,…" I'm having troubles find examples from...

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"In a dark time the eye begins to see" more clearly in the sense that it...

"In a dark time the eye begins to see" more clearly in the sense that it focuses upon what is closer in one's consciousness to the exclusion of things unimportant in the surroundings. In Macbeth, which...

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We see Mary Warren giving the poppet to Elizabeth, supposedly just as a...

We see Mary Warren giving the poppet to Elizabeth, supposedly just as a present in the early stages of Act II. At first sight, therefore, it seems that Mary Warren gives her the poppet simply as an act...

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Having falsely confessed to witchcraft in a bid to save his life,...

Having falsely confessed to witchcraft in a bid to save his life, Proctor then refuses to condemn others that have been accused, when asked if he ever saw any of them with the Devil. His reason for...

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In addition to e-martin's answer, we may observe that Abigail is not...

In addition to e-martin's answer, we may observe that Abigail is not merely selfish and manipulative: she is also dedicated to vengeance. After Proctor rejects her she turns vehemently against him. She...

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Discuss how your chosen character either fuels or calms the hysteria of...

Discuss how your chosen character either fuels or calms the hysteria of Salem during 1692. Please use direct references to substantiate your view.

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Much of this answer is going to be dependent on which particular...

Much of this answer is going to be dependent on which particular character you have. I think that one way this can be seen is through Miller's analysis of Salem, itself. Miller describes Salem as a...

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What would be an example of conflict and characterization from The...

What would be an example of conflict and characterization from The Crucible and Macbeth to prove the following quote: "In a dark time, the eye begins to see,…" I'm having trouble finding examples from...

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Why is the word "Goody" used frequently in The Crucible?

Why is the word "Goody" used frequently in The Crucible?

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While Arthur Miller took poetic license with his characterization of...

While Arthur Miller took poetic license with his characterization of Abigail Williams in raising her age and in creating her affair with John Proctor, he has established well in his drama the social...

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Sorry; the first word of the 2nd paragraph should be Interesting, not...

Sorry; the first word of the 2nd paragraph should be Interesting, not interestingly.

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What is Proctor's perception of a morally righteous person? How does...

What is Proctor's perception of a morally righteous person? How does that perception affect his decision?

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John Proctor is a man of high personal integrity who struggles with...

John Proctor is a man of high personal integrity who struggles with guilt. His extramarital affair with Abigail fills him with self-loathing because he expects honesty and integrity in others, but is...

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