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Examples Of Evil In The Crucible

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Most people do not run around naked through the streets; they try to hide what lies beneath from prying eyes. Did you think I meant their bodies? Well….you are sadly mistaken because what I am truly hinting at are the innermost sins and secrets held onto by these said persons. When you have done something wrong and it comes to the surface for everyone to look upon, you tend to acquire a sense of insecurity. Throughout The Crucible; John Proctor, Abigail, and Elizabeth Proctor feel God’s “icy wind” and have their deepest hidden sins brought forth to the eyes of the public, making these characters feel “naked” to judgement from others and God himself. “He is a sinner, a sinner not only against moral fashion of the time, but against his own …show more content…

I have known her” (Miller p 110). this quote from the play was spoken by John Proctor about his affair with Abigail. This drew forth a new image of Abigail that had not been seen before. The sin of adultery was finally out in the open for all of Slame to see, this greatly affected the way people would look upon her now that this action was known. After the witch trials were finally over and this action was spread far and wide, Abigail had to flee the town or she would be run out by these vicious rumors. Since Abigail’s sins were finally open to the public, she was defenseless to their judgements and God’s “icy wind” forced swift courses of actions upon …show more content…

It were a cold house I kept” (Miller p 137). Elizabeth Proctor brought forth her own deepest sins before the conviction of her husband John Proctor. She says that their was no love in their marriage and she was so suspicious of his actions that she could never fully feel anything towards him again. It was a house of unforgiveness that she kept and she could never change the way things were between them. Now that these actions were in the full view of others and allowed her husband to hold onto a small amount of dignity that he still had. This gave him reason for actually committing adultery against his wife, for she had admitted to a marriage without love or happiness. Elizabeth’s shroud of happiness was finally lifted and everyone could see the coldness shared between her and John throughout their

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This strong revelation perfectly labels Abigail as a vindictive and immoral woman, immediately highlighting Elizabeth’s fondness. Thus, Proctor’s regret is what assures the reader that Elizabeth is his true love. While Abigail’s entire life revolves around sin and treachery, Proctor praises the fact that his wife’s way of being is completely transparent. He says, “In her life, sir, she have never lied. There are them that cannot sing, and them that cannot weep- my wife cannot lie”(103).

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