antecedent action; exposition
Hale examines Proctor and his wife in their home because their names came up in court.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," an example of antecedent action is the secret gathering in the woods where the girls, including Abigail Williams, perform rituals and dance. This event sets the stage for the witch trials, as it ignites fears and suspicions within the Salem community. The consequences of this action lead to the accusations of witchcraft and the ensuing hysteria that drives the main conflict of the play.
"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller is set in the Puritan town of Salem, Massachusetts, during the late 17th century. The play unfolds against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials, where a group of young girls, led by Abigail Williams, falsely accuse various townsfolk of witchcraft to divert attention from their own misdeeds. As hysteria spreads, the community grapples with themes of fear, morality, and the consequences of mass paranoia. The action highlights the conflict between personal integrity and societal pressure in a time of crisis.
An example of rising action in The Crucible occurs when the townspeople of Salem begin to panic over the accusations of witchcraft. Tensions escalate as Abigail Williams manipulates the fear of the community, leading to a series of accusations against various townsfolk, including Elizabeth Proctor. This growing hysteria and the characters' responses to it propel the plot toward the climax, as the stakes become increasingly dire for those accused.
antecedent action; exposition
antecedent action; exposition
Hale examines Proctor and his wife in their home because their names came up in court.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," an example of antecedent action is the secret gathering in the woods where the girls, including Abigail Williams, perform rituals and dance. This event sets the stage for the witch trials, as it ignites fears and suspicions within the Salem community. The consequences of this action lead to the accusations of witchcraft and the ensuing hysteria that drives the main conflict of the play.
"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller is set in the Puritan town of Salem, Massachusetts, during the late 17th century. The play unfolds against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials, where a group of young girls, led by Abigail Williams, falsely accuse various townsfolk of witchcraft to divert attention from their own misdeeds. As hysteria spreads, the community grapples with themes of fear, morality, and the consequences of mass paranoia. The action highlights the conflict between personal integrity and societal pressure in a time of crisis.
An example of rising action in The Crucible occurs when the townspeople of Salem begin to panic over the accusations of witchcraft. Tensions escalate as Abigail Williams manipulates the fear of the community, leading to a series of accusations against various townsfolk, including Elizabeth Proctor. This growing hysteria and the characters' responses to it propel the plot toward the climax, as the stakes become increasingly dire for those accused.
Including a number of flashback scenes
Elizabeth is John Proctor's wife in The Crucible. Elizabeth is a loyal wife who tells John to follow whatever course of action he wishes to take. Also, Elizabeth is unforgiving to John at the start of the play, because she finds out that John had had an affair with their serving girl, Abigail Williams. However, at the end of the play, Elizabeth is loyal to John and she confesses his love for him. When she finds out about the affair, Elizabeth instantly sacks Abigail. Elizabeth and John's relationship is described by Arthur Miller (the author of The Crucible) as 'cold and bitter'. Elizabeth and John are in a marriage where they are not suited to one another. Also, Elizabeth blames herself for being 'emotionally cool'. She doesn't have the same passionate nature as John.
â??The Crucibleâ?? by Arthur Miller follows Aristotleâ??s Syllabus in Freytagâ??s Pyramid. Gustav Freytag, a 19th century German novelist who believed all stories have common plot points devised a diagram to analyze them. Points include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and denouement.
Sally Miller has written: 'Edible action'
Arthur Alonso has written: 'Catholic action and the laity' -- subject(s): Catholic action
When Proctor tries to tell everyone about Abigal, then he is arrested. Another falling action would be Mercy and Abigal running away.