Examples Of Sacrifice In The Crucible

The Crucible

There are many marvelous things to stand for in life that have such a great influence that people would sacrifice everything they know and love to be dedicated to their topic. This great sacrifice is shown by examples of great historical figures that put everything on the line to show dedication to stand up for what they believe in. Reverend Hale in Arthur Millers “The Crucible”, set in Salem Massachusetts, demonstrates “No principle, however glorious, is worth dying for.” This is countered by the actions of many heroic figures, many throughout history have sacrificed their lives for the dedication to their passionate beliefs.

There are many men and women willing to die for a serious belief they have. Some true beliefs are so intense that it is a fight to prove the severity of the topic. These topics are

some that are so powerful, they have caused people to risk their life dedicated to their belief. The first responders to the terrorist attack in New York on September 11, 2001 were some of the bravest men and women to give their lives to the effort in saving the innocent people trapped inside the falling building waiting for their inevitable death. These sacrifices are backed by the responders true feeling toward what is worth dying for in life. They show that there are people that will do whatever it takes to save as many people as possible. Proving Hale is incorrect in his statement saying nothing is worth dying for.
Another historical figure dedicated to their thoughts was Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King is one of the most iconic influences during the African-American Civil Rights movement. Dr. Luther skillfully addressed “our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” This is an example pointing out the importance of having a topic you can relate to and hold close to your heart. Martin Luther King truly believed that African-Americans should have equal rights with other races in the U.S. He went and spoke out in front of large groups of people, stating the topic on his mind. While at these large gatherings, at any moment in time someone could assassinate him. He did not care however. This is what pushed him to go out more and prove he will stand up for his rights in the world.
However, life is a very priceless and special gift each and every one is blessed with. Taking that gift away sometimes is not worth a sacrifice. Martin Luther King had an opportunity to continue his legacy and influence the lives of many African-American people, however he was not cautious and was assassinated. If he was calm and became more aware of the attempts of being killed he wouldn’t have to sacrifice everything he had worked for. Each and every person is given one shot at life and you want to make the most of it, and being killed over a thought in your mind is not always smart. Everyone has a personal book that gets filled in every day, and potentially ending your book early to save the pages in another book is not what should always be done. Getting to the day you finish the book with all chapters finished is a blessing not everyone is given. However if there is a topic very close to your heart you should stand up and fight for what you believe in.
Rosa Parks is another historical legend very important in our history.

She was an influential African-American woman fighting for equal rights for woman and for African-Americans. She took part in two of the most controversial movements in recent history. Taking on these movements put her in a very big red zone, and constantly was being frowned upon by all people against these movements. Ms. Parks’ big story was when she sat in the front of the bus and was told, by a white male, to get up and sit in the back of the bus. She refused and was now a target from many people against the movements she stood for. Rosa Parks preached “Each person must live their life as a model for others.” She is showing her side saying that all men and woman no matter the color of their skin need to get together and grow from each other as models to improve ones’ self. Rosa and her followers all could agree that these rights, they fought for, were strong enough to fight for, no matter if their death came as a result. They went out and fought harder because they were sought after so much and were frowned upon. This proves Hales original statement is

incorrect.
Many would agree that there are beliefs so strong that you would fight until death just to prove a point. Hale was just scared and feared death, which is why he told Elizabeth proctor that John Proctor needed to lie to plead his way out of being hung. Mr. Proctor did not give in, he stood true to his beliefs and was hung with Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey. Everyone should stand up for what they believe in even if others disagree with you. Many topics are big enough to be fought for and should be shown that the followers of the topic are willing to be killed for this practice.