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Revenge In The Crucible

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In The Crucible written by Arthur Miller, one theme demonstrated was that revenge does not always work in your favor. Revenge is the action of causing hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands. In The Crucible this theme is represented by the character Abby wanting to be with John Proctor, since they had an affair. Due to the affair Mrs. Proctor, Elizabeth, fires Abby making Abby want seek revenge on Elizabeth. In order to gain revenge, Abby accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and being a witch. For the purpose of accusing Elizabeth of being a witch, Abby says that Elizabeth sent a spirit into the woods to stab Abby with a needle. This leads Abby to expostulate the court from what John was saying to defend his wife
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