The Crucible Passage Analysis

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In the passage spoken by John Proctor in The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Proctor speaks in a frantic and frenzied manner about the unjust accusations in Salem. Mary Warren has just announced to Danforth that Proctor did make her sign her name many times at night. She indicates that Proctor is working with the devil and Danforth immediately begins to question Proctor and his alliances. Proctor has now gone insane with unbelief. Seeing the ridiculousness to the situation and how Abby has been able to trick the judge and others with just her words. He cannot believe these occurrences have developed and begins to yell “God is dead” in a maniacal way. He cannot imagine that God is truly with these people when lies are believed so willingly. Proctor

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