The Crucible Mary Warren Character Analysis

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Our scene is more than a preface for the involvement of John and Elizabeth Proctor in the witch trials. Arthur Miller’s intent was to mature the personal depth between three crucial characters: John, Elizabeth, and Mary Warren. As one reads through the scene, they come to experience distinctive individuals replacing characters they once only vaguely knew. John appears aggressive, raising his voice and speaking outraged words to make himself appear more large and powerful than anyone else. Elizabeth shelteres within a rigid calmness, speaking few words at most and remaining stable. Mary Warren’s weakness shines through each emotionally unstable statement and she often trembles and lies like a child in the face of John Proctor. These characteristics

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