Relationship Between Cliques And Relationships In The Crucible

Relations and Cliques in the Crucible

The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, illustrates the dramatic and somewhat fictional side of the Salem witch trials. Although this took place in 1692, many of the elements of the situation are found in everyday high school drama. The cliques and relationships in the play relate this story to high school life today. Sexual relations, jealousy, betrayal, and friendships are key elements that shape the story.

In the story, The Crucible, John Proctor has an affair with Abigail Williams. This affair may have been the initial problem leading to the accusations of witchcraft. The young teenage girl falls hopelessly in love with John Proctor after their sexual encounters. But can she help it? Sex is a fascinating topic when it comes to the different views on it between girls and boys. Boys tend to use sex for sexual pleasure, but on the other hand girls have a tendency to focus on the love element of sex. Due to studies done at Rutgers University, New Jersey, scientists have found an explanation as to why women become much more attached to a man after sex. Oxytocin

When it comes down to it, are your friends really your friends? Finding friends who stick with you through thick and thin is hard. Many friendships and relationships fall apart when they find themselves in a sticky situation and end up turning their backs on their friend or significant other. For example, Mary Warren, Proctor’s house servant, betrays John Proctor by confessing to witchcraft. Mary, who is very close to Abigail Williams, keeps her loyalty to her friend although it meant turning her back on Proctor. Another example is how Abigail betrays Tituba. Abigail and Tituba were friends, but when a situation dealing with life or death comes along, Abigail throws Tituba under the bus. Situations, although not so life threatening, are found throughout a typical high school