Summary Of The Crucible Opening Scene

In the opening scene of the Crucible, a smoke machine shrouds a group of girls in a cloud of fog. The ominous setting is accompanied by demonic laughter and screeching. This makes the audience feel like they are truly witnessing the art of witchcraft before Parris’ shocking discovery sends the girls running. The hysteria of the actors communicates tension on the following day as people in town discover that some young girls have mysterious afflictions. Ms Putnam delivers her lines with startling shrieks. She address her ailing daughter’s condition and the loss of her other children with piercing and shrill cries. Early on in the movie, there is a combination of loud screaming scenes, quiet tense scenes, and passionate arguments. The intense noises set the audience on edge at every turn.

The costume department successfully pulls of the costume for Sarah Osbourne, who is dirty and covered in rags.

Later on, there are not-so-subtle clues that the supposedly bewitched girls are not being truthfully. The scene in which John Proctor warns Abigail to stop is tense and well done. After Hale and Cheever come to the Proctor house, and before Elizabeth is taken away, there is a subtle change from the book in which Elizabeth’s sons come down to embrace her, when in the book they were still asleep. Mary Warren is given an additional scene where she is approached in the Proctor home by the mob of girls and she runs out. This gives background for the intimidation she received from the other girls helps to illustrate what is in her head when she turns from the court. Excluding the girls, who are angrily satisfied with the hangings, many people in the crowd became more somber

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they proceed, which demonstrates how the trials were viewed over time. In another new scene, Abigail Williams tells Danworth that she has witnessed the wife of Reverend Hale coming to her in the night. She also attempts to save John Proctor by sending him to Barbados and confesses to him that she never meant for it to go so far. Although the dirty and grimy costumes of the prisoners are accurate, there are some missing moments when John and Elizabeth are both taken from the jail- Herrick the dunken jail keeper is not present. This is most likely changed because the humour in Herrick’s state takes away from the drama and sadness in the scene. After John makes his plea for his name, one final scene is added in which Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Martha Corey recite a passage of the bible of the bible together as they are hanged. They stand strong and solemn together until the final rope swings. Overall, this was a successful adaptation of the Crucible. Readers will appreciate both the original plot, and the added scenes. The main cast was solid and a few minor characters were as well. The expert cameramen utilized advanced techniques to contribute to the the show. At the same time, skilled makeup artists and wardrobe designers made the film seem more realistic. Together, fans of the original work and complete newcomers will enjoy seeing the play with any gaps filled in. This was a five star adaptation of a classic play and it is recommended for both literature enthusiasts and regular moviegoers alike.