The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, reflects on the inconsistencies of the Salem witch trials, as well as the intense actions that derive from dark yearnings and selfish motives. Miller’s play is based on a historical version of the Salem witch trials. The young ladies and slaves discovered in the forest…
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A tragic hero is a character in literature that has fatal faults or commits mistakes in judgment. The character suffers catastrophe as a result of external powers and destiny. In the play “The Crucible,” John Proctor is presented as the sad hero with the most faults. He has a crush…
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