Related GCSE Arthur Miller essays

1. 

   Literature: Essay on 'The Crucible'

   In this act, Miller shows how Proctor is battling with his inner self. But Miller also uses his character to represent the struggle of the individual against an unjust authority. Should he confess to being a witch and get his life back or should he die to prove his innocence?

2. 

   Social, Cultural and Historical background of The Crucible.

   This shows the fear that has swept through the village of Salem, this same fear swept through America during the McCarthy Trials. In The Crucible there is also many land wars going on, people wanted each other's land to grow more crops.

1. 

   Eddie's Diary Entry - "A view from the bridge"

   He is called Alfieri but unfortunately we couldn't find a form of getting rid of Rodolfo. There is no proof of him wanting to obtain legal papers from Catherine. I had the idea of telling the truth about him being an illegal immigrant but soon I realized other members of the Italian community would have killed me for doing that.

2. 

   The Crucible: Misuse of power.

   The Churches power at that time was very strong and so Reverend Parris has no problem in using his power the wrong way. The way in which he misuses his power is mostly from the pulpit of the church in his sermons.

1. 

   What is the significance of the title: The crucible?

   Although the situation he is in does not directly show this change, you can see it because unlike all the rest he does not denounce any other innocent people to get himself 'off the hook.' He died trying to stop Abigail, rather than simply joining her side or even standing

2. 

   The Crucible - Act 1 – Abigail Diary.

   He may be in denial but I know John. I know him better than that old bat does. I've seen his barn in a light she'll never see shine! John knows how Salem will react if anyone found out about us, but as soon as she's gone, everything will be alright.

1. 

   'Is John Proctor A Tragic Hero?'

   How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave my name!' Proctor stands up for his beliefs and for his integrity, this leads to his death. However, it is only through telling the truth that Proctor finds peace of mind and then and only then, becomes a tragic hero.

2. 

   Elizabeth Proctor Monologue for Act 2

   On reciting the Ten Commandments, alas, I am not surprised to say, my John had forgotten the seventh and required my aid. ?Thou shalt not commit adultery.? John also needed an urge to remember the fact that Abigail told him the children?s sickness had naught to do with witchcraft.