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Why would Elizabeth lie about the affair between Abigail and John Proctor in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
She lies because she is trying to protect him.
Why would Arthur miller title a play based on the Salem witch trials The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
Miller was trying to make an allegory to McCarthyism. The Salem witchcraft scare was easy to manipulate to create the result he wanted and was distant enough from McCarthyism he could talk his way out of a sedition lawsuit or being called out as a communist.
What message is miller trying to send in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
He is demonstrating an analogy between the Salem witch trials and the anti-communist ideals of McCarthyism in the 1950's otherwise known as the Red Scare.
Why does proctor remind her of the angel Raphael?
'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is trying to bolster an obviously weakened Mary Warren. He speaks the words of the Angel Raphael from the Bible. "Do that which is good and ho harm shall come to thee." This reminds her of Proctor.
Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her in the book The Crucible by Arthur Millar?
because Abigail trying to get john proctor back
Why would Elizabeth lie about the affair between Abigail and John Proctor in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
She lies because she is trying to protect him.
Why would Arthur miller title a play based on the Salem witch trials The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
Miller was trying to make an allegory to McCarthyism. The Salem witchcraft scare was easy to manipulate to create the result he wanted and was distant enough from McCarthyism he could talk his way out of a sedition lawsuit or being called out as a communist.
What message is miller trying to send in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
He is demonstrating an analogy between the Salem witch trials and the anti-communist ideals of McCarthyism in the 1950's otherwise known as the Red Scare.
Why does proctor remind her of the angel Raphael?
'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is trying to bolster an obviously weakened Mary Warren. He speaks the words of the Angel Raphael from the Bible. "Do that which is good and ho harm shall come to thee." This reminds her of Proctor.
Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her in the book The Crucible by Arthur Millar?
because Abigail trying to get john proctor back
What happens in The Crucible?
Arthur Miller's The Crucible is a play revolving around the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials. It follows John Proctor who is trying to find good in himself after having an affair with Abigail Williams. Because of Abigail's love for John, she tries to kill John's wife by accusing her of witchcraft. The play is also a parallel to McCarthyism and the Communism scare of the 1960s.
What was Arthur Miller's connection to the McCarthy hearings?
His mind slowly eroded until he became obsessed with yelling about demons under his bed in the middle of the streets. Shortly after that his imaginary friend stabbed him.
Why did arthur miller change what actually happened in the Salem witch trials to write his book?
Arthur Miller was trying mirror McCarthyism to make a point with his book so he had to doctor some facts to make them fit. He also had to tell a story so what he wrote about had to be interesting.
At the beginning of the act john proctor says it is winter in here yet why is this pertinent to what is going on by the book the crucible by arthur miller?
One interpretation is the John is attempting to describe or say to his wife, Elizabeth, that their relationship remains cold and distant. In another interpretation it can be trying to describe the icy feel to their relationship and that it is an icy situation with guilt and a lack of trust.
Why does betty parris join in accusing people along with Abigail and tituba in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
Betty is trying to protect the others by joining in. When she talks for the first time it looks like the devil made her tell about all the others. Also, if Betty joins Abigail in the chant of names it takes some of the focus off of Abigail, which makes it look more authentic.
Why did Arthur miller choose to write a novel about a692 and the Salem witch trials?
They are easy to compare to McCarthyism and Miller was trying to make a point about McCarthyism. The Trials are also different enough that he could not get in trouble for writing about them to write about a senator.
What is abigails relationship with the proctor?
Abigail Williams has a complicated and tumultuous relationship with John Proctor in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." She is deeply infatuated with him and formerly had an affair, which Proctor is trying to move past. Abigail's obsession leads her to manipulate events in Salem, hoping to rekindle their romance, while Proctor struggles with guilt and a desire to remain loyal to his wife, Elizabeth. This tension ultimately drives much of the conflict in the play.
