Arthur Miller’s The Crucible utilizes a fictional account of the Salem Witch Trials to expose the mob mentality associated with the Red Scare of the 1950’s and the sometimes overzealous fight against communism in America. By references to the events that took place in the Witch Trials, the playwright successfully portrays society’s behavior at its tyrannical worst, exposing fraud, faulty logic, vindictiveness, zealotry, and evil (Brater). Arthur Miller creates a parallel between the societal events of mass in the 1600’s and those in the 1950’s. In both instances, leaders use the fear of the masses for their personal gain. Abigail, the lead character in the play, and Senator Joseph McCarthy are both able to generate a groundswell that takes on a life of its own and ruins the lives of others. Arthur Miller created this analogy in order to expose Senator McCarthy and his anti-Communist propaganda by creating an analogy to the ferocity of the Salem Witch Trials. The Salem Witch Trials and the Red Scare fed on the anxiety of the general public. The Salem Witch Trials magnified society’s ability to influence the judicial system. As the hysteria regarding the existence of witches swelled, innocent individuals were executed. McCarthyism also demonstrated society’s ability to influence the judicial system. As the hysteria regarding the threat of communism in America swelled, innocent individuals were jailed, blacklisted, deported, and fired from their jobs. The Crucible first staged in 1953, was meant to raise awareness of the effect that fear can have on human behavior and judgment. The play illustrates how Abigail’s intent to avoid punishment by accusing others of culturally deviant activity led to mass hysteria. Senator McCar... ... middle of paper ... ... The Crucible. New York, NY: Penguin, 1996. Print. [p. 34, 74, 122] Schrecker, Ellen. "The Growth of the Anti-Communist Network." CPCW: The Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing. Boston: St. Martin's Press 1994, 31 May 2007. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. . Schrecker, Ellen. ""The State Steps In: Setting the Anti-Communist Agenda"" CPCW: The Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing. Boston: St. Martin's Press 1994, 31 May 2007. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. . Schuetze-Coburn, Marje. "Bertolt Brecht's Appearance Before the HUAC." Brecht's Appearance Before the HUAC. Feuchtwanger Librarian, at the University of Southern California, Feb. 1998. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. .
America, throughout the ages, has always despised Communism and Communistic beliefs; however, during the 20s to around the 90s, there was a deeper hatred for Communism and a fear that lingered in most Americans’ hearts. Communism is a political theory that was derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. The majority of Americans strongly disagreed with
The case also states “A prohibition against expression of opinion, without any evidence that the rule is necessary to avoid substantial interference with school discipline or the rights of others, is not permissible under the First and Fourteenth Amendments” (Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District). Because the students didn 't necessarily disrupt the education process, their First Amendment freedom of speech should not have been violated by the school officials.
In the Tinker v. Des Moines case, the students’ first amendment right was violated. They were not able to express their opinions freely. The first Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise of thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the right of press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances,” (Classifying Arguments in the Cas...
...able for a critical analysis threw Kenneth Burke’s Pentadic Analysis. Then I have explained some of Burke, Freud, and Marx key concepts that could be examined why attempting a pentadic analysis. I have provided a brief description, and assigned examples of the five elements (act, agent, agency, scene, and purpose) to doing a pentadic analysis. I have additional broken done a few of these elements by assigning ratios, to offer my reader with an added, deeper analysis to motives behind each element of a pentadic analysis. Lastly I have given a brief case for my given situation (1919 World Series), and the most relevant Marx concept of exploitative system in society. By taking into count a few of the aforementioned concepts given by Burke, Marx and Freud I trust a well-rounded pentadic analysis of “Scapegoating Joe, from the 1919 World Series Scandal” can be completed.
The Crucible: Hysteria and Injustice Thesis Statement: The purpose is to educate and display to the reader the hysteria and injustice that can come from a group of people that thinks it's doing the "right" thing for society in relation to The Crucible by Arthur Miller. I. Introduction: The play is based on the real life witch hunts that occurred in the late 1600's in Salem, Massachusetts. It shows the people's fear of what they felt was the Devil's work and shows how a small group of powerful people wrongly accused and killed many people out of this fear and ignorance.
Our chosen artefact may have some limitation such as the tool is not multipurpose for example it can only be used to measure objects; it can only measure objects that will fit within the “U” shaped jaws or measuring area. Apart from these limitations the micrometer is a tool that definitely suits its purpose. This leads us to believe it may have been used well after newer designs such as the Whitworth micrometer came to market. For instance, lets say you have a tool that is used everyday, and this tool is in perfect working order. Just because a newer version of that same tool comes onto the market your everyday tool does not become obsolete. There are many factors that come into account when choosing a newer tool; even if you happen to purchase the newer version does not necessarily mean that older version gets discarded.
...morally justified our future actions. This entire proposal is not here to tell society what is being done at the current state, but it is telling you what you are obligated to do as a human being. If we took the moral standpoint, as we should, at all times when making decisions, we would find that moral justification would take a backseat to obligation.
...nd encouraged by institutional supports, the teacher did not allow any type of contact between the students. However it worked out better than if contact was allowed. In this particular situation, the prohibition of communication among the students actually encouraged them to talk, just to defy the rules and make the detention more enjoyable. Lastly, the results were achieved to reduce inter-group tensions and promote perceptions of common interests and common humanity. The students realized they were misjudging each other by stereotypes, they learned and by opening up to one another they had a lot in common and made good connections.
Schrecker, Ellen. The Age of McCarthyism: A Brief History with Documents. Boston: Bedford of St. Martin's, 1994. Print.
Remy, Richard C., Gary E. Clayton, and John J. Patrick. "Supreme Court Cases." Civics Today. Columbus, Ohio: Glencoe, 2008. 796. Print.
In The Crucible, the mass hysteria surrounding the witch trials caused paranoia amongst the people of Salem. Miller uses the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 as a symbol and allegory of the fear surrounding the spread of communism during the 1950s in America. The community’s sense of justice was blinded by the mass hysteria and for some, a desire for vengeance and personal gain. The Putnams
With Genghis Khan in command, the Mongols learned to be merciless in their conquests. They believed they had the “God given right… to conquer the world” (Fernandez-Armesto, 2011, p. 340). Genghis organized his troops, and terrorized and...
The Romans also saw a need for well-planned cities. They used the same basic layout as they would for an army encampment. Water would flow into a cistern through the aqueducts to be dispersed in the cities plumbing. The cities were laid out in small sections, each section having its own fountain. The wealthy citizens would have also had hot and cold running water. The Romans also made sure that the streets could accommodate heavy traffic. By allowing for extra traffic the Roman army could move through a city more easily and it allowed for future expansion.
Marx, Karl, and Friedrich Engels. The Communist Manifesto. 1st Signic Classic print. ed. New York, NY: Signic Classic, 1998.
...he air would be filled with carbon and there would not be any oxygen as well. So, humans have to develop ways to fight soil salinity and all soil degradations as well.