For the
scene in which John Proctor persuaded Mary Warren to go to the court and
confess that the girls are lying, I have chosen to set it in Proctor’s fields.
There he will be working when Mary Warren approaches him. There she will say
that she’s sorry about Elizabeth and tries to comfort John. John is to appear
almost overwhelmed by the previous night’s events. Mary then slips up by saying
"If there is anything I can do?." and John jumps and asks her to go
to the court and confess. They argue as John tries his best to persuade Mary to
go to court. He then brings up the Bible and the angel that he talks of in Act
3 when Mary needs encouragement. Mary begins to weaken. She still holds her
ground until John gets angry and threatens to march into the court and declare
Mary a witch. This is when Mary breaks in to tears and agrees to testify. The new
scene:John
Proctor is in his field, he is exhausted from working non-stop all day. The sun
is just beginning to set, casting a dim orange glow across the field. John
stops digging and looks up. Mary Warren walks slowly and tentatively into view.
John stares at her as she approaches. Mary comes to a stop about a metre in
front of John. An uneasy silence ensues as John continues to look at Mary.
After a few moments, Mary quietly begins.Mary
Warren: Mr Proctor? John
looks to the ground then looks Mary in the eye Proctor:
What is it Mary? Mary:
I?..I want to say that??I’m sorry, about Elizabeth, that is? Proctor:
Oh? Is that all you want to say? Proctor
picks up his shovel, turns away from Mary and begins to dig Mary:
Please, do not ignore me. Proctor
stops and slowly turns to Mary. He looks at her menacingly. Mary takes a step
back Proctor:
Why? Its seems every time you open your mouth you get another person hanged. Mary
clenches her fists in anger Mary:
What I am doing is right! Proctor:
You call hanging every man and woman in this town right? Mary:
But? Proctor:
Do you think it will make anything better? Do you think that it will make this town
a safer place to live? Mary: I
came here to apologise about your wife, Mr Proctor, not have my beliefs
questioned. John
pauses, realising that he is going to get no-where by arguing Proctor:
Do you think she is guilty Mary? Mary
seems taken aback by this and looks away from John Proctor:
Mary? Mary:
I? I do not know?She is a good lady? Proctor:
Yes, but do you think she would try to kill Abigail? Really? Mary:
I?.. Proctor:
You should think about what you are doing Mary! Think of the orphans these men
and women will leave behind, think about how those people feel. Proctor
is getting very emotional now, he kneels down and looks at the ground Proctor:
How do you think I feel? Mary
pauses for a moment, then steps towards John Mary:
I’m?. Sorry. Proctor
says nothing, he sobs, wipes his nose with his hand and gets up Mary:
(comfortingly) is there anything I can do? Proctor
suddenly turns to Mary and looks at her straight in the eye Proctor:
Yes! Yes there is something you can do, you can testify in court, denouncing
Abigail, ????? her friends and the court.
We can end all this madness now! Mary:
Mr Proctor! I cannot do that! Proctor:
You must! It is the only way! Please Mary, please, you have to. Mary:
What I do is right! Can’t you believe me? I am bringing out the Devil! Proctor:
All you are doing is killing the innocent! Can’t you see? Are you so blinded by
Abigail and the rest of them? Can’t you see that anyone in this town could turn
to his neighbour and pronounce him a witch, without any evidence at all, and
that neighbour would be hanged! Its madness and you have the power to stop it! Mary:
(sobs) What I do is right.. Proctor:
No! You are wrong, what you are doing is wrong, people are dying, can’t you
see! You can stop this Mary! (John place his hands on Mary’s shoulders and he
shakes her, he speaks almost like a madman) You can stop this Mary! Please! Mary:
Mr. Proctor! Let go of me! Mary
squirms and breaks free of John’s grasp. She tries to run but John quickly
catches her again. Mary screams. Mary:
Let go of me! Proctor
lets Mary go, she falls back on to the ground, before she can get up, Proctor
walks over, and stands above her, looking down into her terrified face Proctor:
Have you thought of what a sin it is to lie? Have you thought about how God
will look upon you as you put men and women to death on false accusations? Mary:
I?. Proctor:
Mary, you have to be strong. Do you want to go to heaven? Or do you want to
burn in hell like the rest of your so-called witches? Mary:
No! I swear?I am doing the right thing. Proctor:
Mary, you can always repent, you can turn your back on the court, but only if
you do it now! Mary
scrambles to her feet Mary:
Mr Proctor, please stop! I want to go to heaven! I want to do what is right! Proctor:
Then testify! It will end it all. Mary is
now also getting emotional and begins to cry Mary:
(quietly) Please Mr. Proctor? Proctor
realises that he has reached another dead-end, he is now very angry and on the
brink of violence. Proctor:
Mary, if you don’t do something about this soon, it will be your fault that
these people are dead, I can’t force you, but I believe it would be sin to let
these innocent people die Proctor turns and begins to walk away Mary:
No! No Mr Proctor! (She sobs) I want to go to heaven! Proctor:
But why should you go when these people die because of your actions? Mary
kneels down and looks at the ground Mary:
(quietly) I will testify. I don’t want to go to hell. Proctor:
(joyously) Thank you Mary! Thank you! John
picks Mary up of the ground and almost drags her back to his house.The
curtain drops
Другие работы по теме:
An American Tragedy Essay Research Paper An
An American Tragedy Essay, Research Paper An American Tragedy by: Jamie Newlands 2nd hour American Literature October 30, 1996 Two American authors, of two distinctly different time periods had one very similar task, to turn a piece of American History into a believable tragedy. Arthur Miller with The Crucible and Nathaniel Hawthorne with The Scarlet Letter.
The Crucible Essay Research Paper The production
The Crucible Essay, Research Paper The production of THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller had many high points of suspense and action. Mainly involving the trials and tribulations of John Proctor. Mr. Philip G. Hill’s view of Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE is strong; emotion filled and does an excellent job of summarizing this classic production.
Drama Program Acceptance Essay Research Paper I
Drama Program Acceptance Essay, Research Paper I fell in love with acting the moment I first stepped on stage as Laertes when I was sixteen. Since then, both my attitude toward and interest in the dramatic process have only increased. This semester, I was able to take my first drama class here at Duke. Jay Oberski, who is my teacher for Drama 99S, has only added to my love of the stage by showing me just how much fun one can have while acting.
Crucible Essay Research Paper The Crucible is
Crucible Essay, Research Paper The Crucible is a play about witchcraft. It all begins with a group of young women playing with witchcraft taught by Tituba and Abigail William?s. Reverend
The Crucible Essay Research Paper Tone Shift
The Crucible Essay, Research Paper Tone Shift between Act I and Act II of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible The tone changes from maddened anticipation at the end of act one to somber falseness at the beginning of act two. The author’s diction highlights the tones of hysteria and excitement at the conclusion of act one. “Rising to a great glee,” Abigail exclaims, “I saw Goody Sibber with the Devil!” Accusations from Abigail and Betty are flying everywhere.
Crucible Act Two Essay Research Paper The
Crucible- Act Two Essay, Research Paper The Crucible Act Two To confess to corruption is to sentence your soul to hell, however if you confess to your self, you in turn hold what is rightfully yours, your unflawed name.
Crucible By Miller Essay Research Paper John
Crucible By Miller Essay, Research Paper John Proctor was the main character in the play The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller. Will the truth set you free? In Proctor?s case of choosing truth over
Crucible 2 Essay Research Paper It is
Crucible 2 Essay, Research Paper It is more noble to die with integrity than it is to compromise one s principle in order to live. —– Danforth: I say, will you confess yourself, Goody Nurse? Rebecca: Why it is a lie, it is a lie;; how may I damn myself? I cannot, I cannot. —–Arthur Miller s, The Crucible, was a play with many themes.
The Crucible Essay Research Paper God in
The Crucible Essay, Research Paper ?God in Heaven, what is John Proctor, what is John Proctor? (Act IV, pg 138) The Crucible is a story of love, pity, revenge, and forgiveness. It details the lives
Crucible Salem Episode Essay Research Paper The
Crucible Salem Episode Essay, Research Paper The Crucible The Salem witch-trials, are an historic event that occurred during the Puritan era. It was the witch-trials that decided the fate of so many of the
Crucible Essay Research Paper Summary of The
Crucible Essay, Research Paper Summary of The Crucible This story takes place during the late 1600’s. In the beginning Abigail, Mary Warren, and Betty were in the forest conjuring up spirits of the dead. They wanted to find out why children were dying in their infancy. Tituba knew how to conjure so she was the one who did it, while the other three danced.
A Crucible Essay Research Paper Crucible is
A Crucible Essay, Research Paper Crucible is a word that mixes many feelings and emotions where most words tend to be more ambiguous. Because the word crucible has multiple meanings, Arthur Miller chose The Crucible as a title to try to express the subtleties of the play?s message.
Definition Of Drama Essay Research Paper 1
Definition Of Drama Essay, Research Paper 1. Write a brief history of drama from its beginnings to the twentieth century. Drama is defined by Aristotle as “a criticism of life, on a stage, with action, characters and dialogue.” The Greek word for “deed” or “action” is dram. In traditional Greek drama, the chorus is also considered as a character in the development of the plot.
Crucible Lying Essay Research Paper Notes for
Crucible Lying Essay, Research Paper Notes for an essay on human weaknesses that are prominent in the Crucible Lying (pg. 10 – Abigail Williams) Abigail lied to Parris when he asked if she had
The Crucible Essay Research Paper What Willy
The Crucible Essay, Research Paper What Willy meant to Biff Did not like him that much. Ruined his life. Was his role model until he catches them in bed. What Willy meant to Happy
Percent Composition Of Water In Copper SUlfate
Pentahydrate (Lab Report Version) Essay, Research Paper Abstract The percentage of water in Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate was found. Copper Sulfate was heated in a crucible to evaporate the water. The mass was weighed to find the difference before and after heating. By comparing these masses, the percentage of water was found.
The Crucible Essay Essay Research Paper The
The Crucible Essay Essay, Research Paper The Crucible Essay Giles Corey, Rebecca Nurse, and John Proctor all have something in common which endanger them when the witch-hunt begins. The play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller is a portrayal of the Salem witch trials. In the play there are three characters, Giles, Rebecca, and John all die at the end.
Crucible Essay Research Paper In literature as
Crucible Essay, Research Paper In literature as in life people often suffer severe tests of character. Sometimes they must defend their beliefs in the face of great opposition. In the drama The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, two characters showed this quality. John Proctor and Rebecca Nurse both suffered severe tests of character.
What Is The Significance Of The Title
“The Crucible”? Essay, Research Paper I think that the play “The Crucible” is called its name for many reasons, all of which reflect a certain element in the play. It is a clever thing for Arthur Miller to have chosen the word crucible as the title for this particular play because it can be interpreted in many different ways.
Crucible Essay Research Paper Tragic Hero EssayThe
Crucible Essay, Research Paper Tragic Hero Essay The historic happenings of the Salem Witch Trials are told in the story of the Crucible. In the Crucible, the main character is John Proctor. John Proctor is a tragic hero who is a great man but has one single flaw, pride, which will lead to his destruction.
Sliver Oxide Lab Essay Research Paper Sliver
Sliver Oxide Lab Essay, Research Paper Sliver Oxide LabPurpose: To find the chemical formula for Silver Oxide and to improve student’s skills with lab equipment. Hazards: Heat/FlameMidly hazordous chemicalsMaterials:Small Crucible and means of suspending it above a flameBunson BurnerAccurate scale in gramsTongsProcedure:Place the crucible on your scale and record it’s weight when empty.
Crucible Essay Research Paper The Crucible
Crucible Essay, Research Paper The Crucible The Crucible takes place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. It begins with a sense of witchcraft in the air, when we find out that Reverend Parris (the town minister) and the town are
Crucible 11 Essay Research Paper The Crucible
Crucible 11 Essay, Research Paper The Crucible is a great play about the Salem Witch trials which history has never forgotten. What is a crucible? The dictionary has defined it as a severely difficult test or experience, and indeed the play does have a difficult test in the plot of its story. The author, Arthur Miller chose a great name for his play.
Crucible Evaluation Essay Research Paper The Crucible
Crucible Evaluation Essay, Research Paper The Crucible Evaluation When Arthur Miller sat down to write the Crucible, it is obvious he took many things into account. The presentation of the book is very well thought out. As for the history aspect of the book, it is obvious that he did a lot of research even though there are still some discrepancies.
The Crucible 4 Essay Research Paper The
The Crucible 4 Essay, Research Paper The Crucible Arthur Miller The selection, “The Crucible”, is in the form of a play. The setting takes place in Salem, Massachusetts in the year 1692. The people of Salem led a strict life, whose concerns were mostly concentrated upon the worklife while following the principles and rituals of the Christian religion.
Crucible Essay Essay Research Paper The Crucible
Crucible Essay Essay, Research Paper The Crucible Essay The story The Crucible takes place during the times of the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. This was a time of much hypocrisy in the people of the town of Salem. Many people believed anything they heard or saw. Although The Crucible is fictitious, the story depicts the historical information of the Salem witch trials, and blends them with fictitious characters with minds of their own to create a very realistic plot and conflict in this story.
Crucible Essay Research Paper
Cunningham-1 David Cunningham English III-AP November 10, 1999 The Crucible Comparison Essay The Crucible is a drama, based on the Salem Witch Trials and reconstructed by Arthur