The Crucible By Arthur Miller Sparknotes

Gustavo Juarez
Mrs. Courtney Gaylord
English 11.1
21 May 2023

Cultural purpose of “true crime” stories
Have you ever been captivated by the dark and twisted world of true crime stories? The allure of unraveling a mystery or understanding the mind of a criminal often captivates audiences. But what is the cultural purpose behind our fascination with these stories? Through an analysis of "The Hossack Murder" case by Susan Glaspell, along with the support of the secondary source "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, this essay argues that the cultural purpose of true crime stories is to entertain and satisfy our curiosity about the darker aspects of human behavior, to provide social commentary on the impact of crime, explore ethical questions, and

Hossack, who was killed in his sleep with an ax. The case analyzes the proceedings of the incident showing and giving insights into the thoughts and feelings of the investigators, the suspect, and the witnesses. The investigation revolves around the primary suspect, Mrs. Hossack, who allegedly killed his husband due to intramarital problems. By examining the physiological behavior of the witnesses and the perpetrator, the case uncovers the profound depths of human behavior on reactions towards specific events. According to Miller's work, "The Crucible", he also explores the depths of human nature and behavior by portraying different feelings in their characters such as frustration, betrayal, vengeance, etc. For example, Abigail Williams who is John Proctor's lover, shows her frustration towards Proctor's wife Elizabeth for being his wife, so she accuses her of witchcraft in an attempt to eliminate her as a rival for Proctor's

In "The Hossack Murder", the audience is faced with complex moral dilemmas, pushing us to reevaluate our understanding of right and wrong. The possibility of Margaret Hossack being a victim of domestic abuse raises ethical questions about self-defense and the limits of protection over abusive relations. The media coverage and public attention surrounding the case raise ethical questions about the responsibility of the media and the potential influence of sensationalist and biased narratives. While "The Crucible '' similarly presents moral dilemmas through characters' decisions, struggles, beliefs emphasizing the right or wrong use of influence and power. For example, John Proctor faces a moral dilemma when pressured to sign a false confession admitting to witchcraft. Despite the potential to save his own life, he chooses to preserve his integrity and accept his fate. Also, Reverend Hale initially arrives in Salem as a strong believer of the veracity of witches, however, as the truth unfolds he realizes the injustices and flaws that affected many innocent people so then he strives to prioritize truth and integrity over conformity. These narratives challenge us to confront and analyze uncomfortable truths and consider the broader implications and reasonings behind the crimes and their