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Authority in "The Crucible", 2005.
The paper provides an analysis of the theme of authority in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible."
1,323 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" examines the nature of power, the sources of authority, and the actions undertaken by men to maintain power and authority. Within this framework, the writer points out that Miller directs us to compare existing sources of authority as opposed to what should form them.
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"Authority, as in what it means and what it derives from, is a dominant theme in The Crucible. Throughout the play, the various sources of authority, from God and the Church, to men and morality, to books and the law, are analyzed. Each is dismissed because each is distorted and abused by the various characters. Finally, the objective truth, honesty of character (as compared to hypocrisy) and honour emerge as the only legitimate sources of authority and, include within them the concepts of justice and unselfish, or pure, morality. Therefore, while Miller appears opposed to authority that is based in religious faith and the church, as seen from the characterization of Parris and Hale, or authority as rooted in books and law, as clear from the characterization of Danforth and Hathorn as completely blinded to the truth and justice, he is supporting a higher form of authority that is derived from the unselfish, unhypocritical and objective truth that both religion and law call for but, few men are capable of."
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Evil in "The Crucible" and "The Scarlet Letter", 2007.
A review and analysis of "The Crucible" by Author Miller and "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
881 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses how Puritan Society represents evil in both "The Crucible" by Author Miller and "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The paper compares and contrasts how the authors utilized their works to reflect their views of society.
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"Literature is dependent on the brutal conflict of good and evil. Evil in literary works can appear in any form. Authors often manipulate a particular character to be the antagonist in their work; however, this is not always the case. Some authors make a multiple number of characters their evil antagonist. In the Crucible by Author Miller and the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne it is more then just group characters, it's the society, more specifically the Puritan society that represents evil."
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"The Crucible", 2002.
An analysis of the symbolic value of the crucible in the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. The symbolic value of the crucible within the play as espoused by Reverend Hale will be discussed and why it was important in the play. By analyzing this theme in the story the main thesis of the tale can be revealed and will make the axis of the book become realized by the religious foundations that are present within it.
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"The Family Crucible", 2002.
This paper critiques the book "The Family Crucible: The Intense Experience of Family Therapy" by authors Carl Whitaker and August Napier.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses that, in Whitaker and Napier's examination of process of family therapy, the authors find that the most progressive way of exploring conflict within families is structured through the family systems model, in which all behaviors of the family are addressed in order to assess the sense of commonality that unites the different aspects of the family.
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"The Family Crucible", 2007.
A review of "The Family Crucible" by Augustus Napier, Ph.D. and Carl Whitaker, M.D. on the topic of family therapy.
2,864 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 85.95
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In "The Family Crucible" authors Augustus Napier, Ph.D. and Carl Whitaker, M. D. worked together as co-therapists doing family therapy. They take the reader through a step-by-step introduction and explanation of what family therapy involves. The paper discusses how the authors wrote this book since they believe family therapy is a more effective way to help people and that eventually it will replace individual therapy. The authors also hoped to increase public awareness of family therapy as an option. The book is written conversationally and covers in-depth the experience of one family's year-long therapy. The paper contends that the use of one in-depth family case history throughout the book makes the book consistently interesting and not just theoretical.
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"The therapists at this juncture must "call the shots" and insist that all family members who live under the same roof be present before therapy can begin because the family as a whole has to change. In the case history which forms the first chapter of the book, the son did not appear for the first meeting because the family was not yet committed to the idea of therapy. He was "elected" not to come, probably by something the parents said clued him in that it was okay to stay away. This particular family, the Brices, was seeking therapy because the parents were having trouble with their teenage daughter. Mother and daughter were fighting all the time."
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Innocence and Redemption in "The Crucible", 2005.
Examines the themes of redemption and innocence in the play, "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper presents an analysis of the themes of innocence and redemption in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible". The paper argues that, even though Reverend Parris and Reverend Hale appear to have redeemed themselves through their final objection to the court proceedings, their realization that the witch hunt and trial have been used by some for the purpose of revenge on others, as well as their recognition of Proctor's innocence, proves that they do not deserve redemption. The paper shows that this is because their guilt is greater than that of the ordinary community members who do not claim to speak with the authority of God or act with the authority of the law.
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"The famous twentieth century American literary author, Arthur Miller, offers a very pessimistic view of human nature and the condition of humanity in his play, The Crucible. The plot is a dramatic one in which a community of Puritans in Salem, Massachusetts, is caught up in a witch hunt. Many suffer the consequences of this witch hysteria but all, except John Proctor, participate in its development and try to manipulate it to serve their own ends. The religious leaders of the Salem community, its children, and its judges are guilty of causing the suffering of others, of lying, and of giving and believing false evidence. None of the main characters in the play are innocent, except John Proctor, and none deserve redemption."
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Authority, Dissent, and the Body, 2004.
An analysis of Catholic authority, religious dissent, and the rejection of the human body.
2,724 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper identifies Catholic authority in the late antique period as initially interested in the control of society's spiritual consciousness by assimilating the individual into a wider fraternity. The paper explains that a marginal, oppressed, and radical sect operating within pagan power structures, the evangelical Christians, grew to become Roman-Catholic orthodoxy, the social force in religious and secular spheres. Catholicism, in turn, became a target of radical biblical interpretation and dissent that had once characterised this group. The paper focuses on the body, the crucible in which theology, the material, and ideal was fought over, and where religious conviction grew from. This paper discusses the rejection of the human body and its urges, claiming that this was often used as a means of rejecting the social order.
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"Before doctrine had become formally established in an ecclesiastical structure the mantle of authority did not conventionally apply to the Christian faith outside of its own religious interests. Theological differences over the body were played out internally, with disagreement rather than dissent leading to groups becoming ostracised from the mainstream by those who viewed themselves as orthodox, but were not as entrenched in power as would become the case in later medieval times. A belief of oneness in Christianity is not born out by the evidence of late antiquity. As Elaine Pagels wrote in her book Gnostic Gospels "Nearly all Christians share three basic premises. First, they accept the canon of the New Testament; second, they confess the apostolic creed; and third, they affirm specific forms of church institution. Every one of these emerged in its present form only towards the end of the second century." Prior to the second century the structure of the church and its authority was not set, but open to interpretation. Divergent Christian viewpoints were still fighting over the manifesto that would deliver the faith into the social order."
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"The Crucible", 2004.
A discussion of witch hunts in America through a review of Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible".
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper presents the play, "The Crucible", written by Arthur Miller at the height of the McCarthy period. The paper contends that Miller wrote the play about the Salem Witch Trials in the 17th Century as a parable for what was going on around him. The paper illustrates that, whereas the unfortunate ?witches? in "The Crucible" were actually executed, the ?witches? of the McCarthy era were executed socially, economically, and ideologically.
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"Perhaps one of the best accounts of both historical events is found within Arthur Miller?s 1953 play, The Crucible, written in the height of the McCarthy period. At the time of its writing, the United States was entering into a period that is now described virtually universally as ?dark.? In it, a feeling of general threat pervaded the country?a threat, it was believed, in which Communists inside the United States would threaten the national security of the nation (today known as the ?Homeland?). Further, the government sought to convey a sense of urgency and fear, seeking to galvanize public opinion in favor of the immense spending that would support the new ?Cold War?
Against the terrorist?oops, I mean Communist threat."
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"The Crucible", 2007.
An analysis of the history of the times and justice surrounding the setting of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.
986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. Specifically, it discusses whether justice was denied to those accused during the Salem Witch trials. The paper describes the 17th century justice system and how belief systems, superstition and religion blended to corrupt the system and condemn innocent victims. It discusses "The Crucible" in the context of this history.
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"If only considering the facts of the play, which are based on historical characters and documents, it is easier to see how the courts could and would rule for witchcraft. The pious Puritans of the day took the Devil and his powers seriously, and it was entirely possible to them that the Devil could (and would) bewitch children in order to bring new, innocent blood into his demonic world. However, using today's less rigid religious standards make the outcome of the trials seem ridiculous and completely unjust. Today, most people do not consider witchcraft a reality, and so, basing a court decision on the confession of bewitched young women seems almost ludicrous. As critic Bloom maintains, "Today's audience cannot take the possibility of witchcraft seriously; the implication for us is that no enlightened citizen of any age would be able to take it seriously" (Bloom 45). Thus, if the reader places himself or herself in the 17th century, the verdicts against the accused might make more sense, but they still indicate a lack of justice and reliance on the law."
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Arthur Miller's "The Crucible", 2008.
This paper discusses the central theme of a severe test in the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that a crucible is a large heat resistant container used to melt and fuse metals at very high temperatures and that it is used as a symbol of severe trials in Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible". The author points out that, in this play, which takes place during the Salem witch trials, all of the characters are put through a severe test or trial of character and judgment. The paper relates that, because of everything they had to endure during these events, many of the characters experienced numerous changes; however, some of the characters do not change despite the events. The author suggests that, of all the characters in the play, Reverend Hale went through the most changes in his personality and his general nature. The paper states that, realizing what is going on around him, Hale takes it upon himself to fight the court with Proctor and help bring back justice to Salem.
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"Similarly, Judge Danforth does not undergo any changes throughout the play. Like Paris, Danforth cares only about his name and reputation, rather than doing his job and dispensing justice. He is a very obstinate man who does not care to listen to anybody's explanations. As soon as it seems he might be proven wrong he throws them in jail claiming they were "attacking the court", therefore questioning his authority and questioning God. He fears being seen as flippant and will consequently do everything in his power, including prosecuting innocent men and women."
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Arthur Miller's "The Crucible", 2006.
This paper compares the witch hunts in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" to the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper explains that the parallels, in the plot of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and the "Red Scare" of the 1950s, bring to light the unconstitutional lawlessness committed by Senator Joseph McCarthy and his House Un-American Activities Commission (HUAC), a committee designed to identify and persecute Americans who were members of the Communist party. The author points out that, from the play, John Proctor's character and principles and how he persists in carrying them out directly pertain to Arthur Miller's role in the HUAC hearings. This paper states that Arthur Miller wrote "The Crucible" to keep the detrimental effects of mass hysteria in the conscious minds of Americans and people everywhere because the moment that these mistakes are forgotten they are doomed to be repeated. This paper includes a playwright chronology.
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"Understanding why Miller writes about the mass hysteria and paranoia of the Salem witch-hunts can partly come from reflecting on his life during the Red Scare. Although Miller himself was not a communist when he was subpoenaed in 1956 by HUAC, he refused to name names when the HUAC asked him about people who attended the same meetings as he once did. "I declined to make any such statement, which I found demeaning; what right had any organisation [sic] to demand anyone's pledge of loyalty?" The HUAC asked Miller very specific questions about the others who participated in what McCarthy and his followers perceived as disloyal to America."
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"American Beauty" and "The Crucible", 2008.
A comparative analysis of the film "American Beauty" and Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" as representations of American society.
2,022 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses how both "American Beauty" and "The Crucible" are texts written to emphasize flaws within the American society at different periods in history. The paper first looks at how "American Beauty", which was created at the end of the 20th century when there was an increasing dissatisfaction with the American Dream, depicts Alan Ball and Sam Mendes', the composers, contemporary opinions of Western society and is an illustration of how the American Dream is often a facade for dysfunctional relationships. In comparison, the paper then examines how "The Crucible", which is set in 1692, during the unstable times of the Salem Witch trials, was written as an allegory by Arthur Miller, and demonstrates the similarities between the situation in Salem and McCarthyism in the 1950s.
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"American Beauty was produced at a time when people were beginning to realize that the American Dream is full of unfulfilled desires, repressed dreams and shattered hopes. Alan Ball and Sam Mendes highlight the flaws of this vision through characters in the text. Lester Burnham, the main protagonist of the text, is not content with his suburban life. "Look at me, jerking off in the shower -- this will be the high point of my day. It's all downhill from here." He has a respectable occupation as a magazine executive and a family he once enjoyed the company of however he feels that his he lives a meaningless existence, "in a way, I am dead already." His only daughter Jane has issues with her body image and wishes her father would take interest in her life. "I need a father who's a role model, not some horny geek-boy who's gonna spray his shorts every time I bring a girlfriend home from school." And his wife is stuck in a loveless marriage and doesn't allow her husband to touch her. "Our marriage is just for show. "
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"The Crucible", 2006.
An examination of Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible".
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This paper examines Miller's play, "The Crucible", which is set against the backdrop of the Salem Witch Trials. The writer points out that Miller was around during the Mc Carthy anti-communist binge, which has often been compared to the Salem Witch Trials and how this time period might have influenced the writing of the play.
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"The Crucible is against the backdrop of the mad witch hunts of these trials in Salem that occurred in the 17th century. The main story is of the town which starts hunting for witches who do not exist after a few accusations from some girls. Earlier a lot of individuals had been hanged to death on being accused of witchcraft. The entire story is portrayed through the struggles of the main character of Miller, John Proctor. The first act begins with Reverend Parris praying over the daughter; Betty parries who is lying unconscious on the bed. There are conversations between the Reverend and Abigail Williams, and the other girls. This informs the audience that all the girls were engaged in some occult activities led by Tituba, who is a slave from Barbados. The Reverend had surprised them, and jumped down from a bush which upset the girls, and this had led to the fainting of Betty."
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"The Crucible", 2004.
This paper discusses Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" and compares the similarities of the HUAC Hearings during the McCarthy era with the events and characters depicted in this play.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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The paper compares the similarities of the HUAC Hearings during the McCarthy era with the events and characters depicted in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible."
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"The Cold War between the US and the former Soviet Union was characterized by paranoia, fear and propaganda. During the 1950's the McCarthy hearings held by the House Un-American Activities Commission, HUAC, were also characterized by paranoia, fear and propaganda. During the hearings employers turned in employees, family members turned in relatives and friends turned in friends who they suspected of harboring communist sympathies or being involved in communist activities."
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"The Crucible", 2002.
A review of the Salem witchcraft trials and Arthur Miller's "The Crucible".
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explains the witchcraft trials of Salem in accordance with Arthur Millers play "The Crucible".
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