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Arthur Miller wrote "The Crucible" for three main reasons. First he wanted to write the play as an allegory of McCartheyism. Secondly, he wanted to save his career, since he could have been blacklisted by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Thirdly, he wanted to convey a major historical event in a concise and impactful way.
he is referring to how cold and distant his wife has been
Elizabeths finds out that Abigail is going to try and kill her, to take her spot as Proctors Wife
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Elizabeth Proctor Proctor Tituba
They claim to be bewitched to avoid punishment for dancing in the woods at night.
He was tired of hearing sermons about hellfire and damnation.
Arthur Miller wrote "The Crucible" for three main reasons. First he wanted to write the play as an allegory of McCartheyism. Secondly, he wanted to save his career, since he could have been blacklisted by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Thirdly, he wanted to convey a major historical event in a concise and impactful way.
he is referring to how cold and distant his wife has been
Elizabeths finds out that Abigail is going to try and kill her, to take her spot as Proctors Wife
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," the character John Proctor says, "I cannot give you his name." This line occurs during a pivotal moment when Proctor is grappling with the moral implications of revealing the name of an individual who has been speaking out against the court. His refusal underscores the themes of integrity and the struggle against societal pressure throughout the play.
Thomas Putnam's Brother-in-law had been rejected, and he felt that his own name and the honor of his family had been smirched by the village. He attempted to break his father's will, which left a disproportionate amount to a stepbrother Source: The Crucible, Arthur Miller, p 15
Reverend Hale makes Tituba feel important by telling her she has been chosen to help cleanse the village. "The Crucible" is a play that was written by Arthur Miller.