the crucible
In the early 1950's there was an outcry of communism in the United States known as the McCarthy Era. Senator Joseph McCarthy claimed that there was a communist conspiracy with the federal government and accused people of being communists. The idea of accusing people of being communists spread and many people were imprisoned, lost their jobs, and even their lives. During the same time, Arthur Miller wrote a play "THE CRUCIBLE" which parallels the Salem witch trials to the McCarthy communist hearings. The theme of the book is that in order for humanity to prosper and survive personal integrity must be maintained. The people of Salem believed that they are the "chosen people" so when things go wrong it is easiest for them to accuse the antichrist. Reverend John Hale who is a specialist on the topic of witches is called to Salem to rid them of Lucifer. Throughout the book Hale changed from a man who valued truth and righteousness to a man who believes that all life has intri! When Hale's expertise was called on to get to the bottom of the Salem mess, his main goal was to find out the truth. Hale being called to Salem was, "A beloved errand for him" (32). Hale realized that he was the only man in the northeastern
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Throughout the concluding act four Hale is now more obsessed with saving people from dying than he is about the truth. Passionately Hale admits that he has, "No connection with the court" (131). Hale wants the world to know that he has denounced the court. Hale is now admitting he was wrong and is trying to redeem himself. When the news of Andover's rebellion reaches Hale it makes him thank God that, "They have no need of me (him) in Andover." Hale believes that the riot is for the good of the community. Hale hopes that the news of the mutiny will affect the beliefs of the court because if the riot came to Salem the effects would be devastating for Hale because of his previous involvement with the court. Hale strongly expresses his feelings to Mr. Danforth telling him that, "If you think God will you to rise a rebellion, Mr. Danforth you are mistaken" (130). For the good of the community and to stop a rebellion Mr. Danforth must stop the killing of the so-called witc! reigon one in the vicinity with the specialized knowledge, and this knowledge gave him power. Hale had the power to make people listen and hang on his every word; his knowledge also made it hard for others to question him. Hale is very confident in his expertise and calms the nerves of the town, "Have no fear now. I mean to crush him utterly" (39). There is no
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