definition of crucible

Refer back to the definition of crucible on page 4 of the play, and explain the title of the play.  Have you ever experienced being in a crucible?

1. a container made of a substance that can resist great heat, for melting, fusing, or calcining ores, metals, ect.

2. The hollow at the bottom of an ore furnace, where the molten metal collects.

3. A severe test or trial

I think that the book’s title is more obviously based on the definition “A severe test or trial”. That’s what the entire book is, its people putting each other on trial, word also comes from cross, or crucifix, so it’s a religious trial. I have been in a crucible many times, my time in the hospital was an extreme test for me, to see how long I could put up with it.

Giles kept his dignity

Giles Corey is an interesting character in history.  He was actually pressed to death while stating, "More Weight".  What motivated Giles corey to die without confessing?  How does his decision compare with John Proctor's decision?  Do you have any convictions that you would be willing to die for?

I think Giles was deep in his choice, he knew that either direction would never be able to save him. If he confessed of witch craft, it would mean his immediate execution, and if he was to say he was innocent, it would only further the court’s fight, and being found innocent would be close to impossible. He was motivated by the world, and chaotic it is when faced with such an issue. John proctor decided to confess, this was because he could no longer fight the court. Both met their end, but Giles just wanted to keep his dignity and not giving into the system.

I have plenty of things and people I think are worth fighting to the end for. I would fight to the end for my family, and people I consider family. I would also fight to end for my art, do everything I could to defend it.

poetic devices between Elizabeth and Proctor

What poetic devices does Miller use to convey the overwhelming emotion of the meeting between Elizabeth and Proctor in Act IV?  This scene is found on pages 58-60.   When in your life have you been overwhelmed with emotion? 

While Elizabeth and proctor have their conversation, A lot of dark elements came into play, He is being told that of all the sentences that the court had made. Arthur miller is using Elizabeth’s dark Point-of-view of the characters in the story, and she tells of their misfortune by means of 3rd person limited. I have only been in such a situation when I was little, I feared growing up, I feared the idea having to take up worldly responsibility. I also feared what my future had for me, how happy life would be, the day my dad almost died put me over the edge into thinking that everything would get worse down the road. that was the only time I ever was so overwhelmed with emotion.

Arthur miller dated marilyn monroe

-which character do you most identify with?

                -use a quotation to support your response.

-with whom does Miller most identify with?

 -Use a quotation to support your response

“I am sick of these meetings; cannot the man turn his head without he have a meeting?” (miller,17).

I identify with most with Putnam, because of his poor luck in situations out of his control. Sometimes, regardless of his efforts to change things, people always assume the worst of him. Because of all of his bad misfortune, people assume he has turned to the devil. If I am in a situation out of hand, and its not totally my fault, my house will often assume the worst of my actions to fix it.

“Woman. I’ll not have your suspicion anymore”

(miller,27).

                I think Arthur miller most identifies with Proctor, because of his relationship with Abigail. I’m not saying Arthur was in the SAME situation as those 2, but further research shows that he had been married to Marilyn Monroe, the 2 of which can be closely compared. They both had parental tragedies and the time spent with proctor/Arthur was ended short and frowned upon. Proctor does what he can to get by, but constant over shadowing of one mistake in his life will always remain. Arthur’s time with Marilyn was brutal, and he says it’s a part of his life he wants behind him.

good only have to fear deception

Question: During act III Danforth repeatedly says that the good have nothing to fear. What evidence proves the opposite? Does Danforth’s statement apply to today and or your life?

Quote: “We have proof of it, they are all deceiving you.” (Miller,40).

This is being said by Francis to Danforth in a pled to open his mind to their trickery and lies, their wicked manipulation of judgment and suspicion by creating freak but stunningly believable evidence. Danforth might say that the good have nothing to fear but that is context based, everyone, good or bad has all right to fear the judgment of the court and sometimes justice does not prevail.

                This is a normal problem, where people, no matter how smart and sharp they are, are fooled to believe lies. If I have to watch kids, sometimes something can go missed and someone is blamed although innocent. I know as a kid I am guilty of hiding a broken object among my brother’s things to cast the blame on him, leaving me free from judgment and. This happens all the time, to a lot of people, as just a way to avoid consequence