Examples Of Passion In The Crucible

German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Hegel once said, "Nothing great in this world has been accomplished without passion." Even though this may be a basic statement, its fundamental meaning is applicable to the world around us. The theme of that dedication – that passion – being a driving force for action and change can be observed from a scientific example to a historical paradigm. In history, if there were no influencers that were willing to offset the delicate societal frame to give ground to their belief, such as Martin Luther King Jr or Mahatma Gandhi, then humanity would either be in chaos or painfully indistinguishable. For this reason, as well as many others, I disagree with The Crucible's Reverend Hale in his assertion that "no principle, however glorious," is worth dying for. Without passion from such a monumental

In The Crucible, John Proctor's death could be viewed as an unjustified sacrifice. However, Proctor's death was a moment where action and theory coalesced. In a society where everyone is driven by selfish motives and built upon lies, John Proctor realizes his own content and liberation through his sacrifice. By accepting his death, and doing what he believes is right, he ascends past other characters by refusing to acquiesce to what the majority was doing. His death was symbolic; it forced others to realize how unjustified Salem's governing body's decisions were, as countless amounts of suffering came from the accusations of a group of teenage girls. John Proctor reached his own conclusion, without the common influence of the town, that there are causes worth dying for. As Bhagat Kabir exclaimed through the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, "Let him die such a death, that he does not have to die again." John Proctor died such a death; by finding the ultimate truth in his choice to accept his actions and prevent further blame, he learned that some causes surpass