Power is conveyed in all places and corners of the world. The characteristics of this theme includes control, domination, and a plethora of other traits. This theme can occur in an everyday basis. Not only in plays. For example, dictators have a major influence in his or hers country. President of North Korea,Kim Jong-un, was titled one of the world 's most powerful person by Forbes Magazine. Control can exert abuse by its people. A person has the option to become influenced but also not to be. The most common emotions generated are sadness,hurt, and afraid. Therefore, it leaves a poor reputation to the theme. Power can have a negative connotation however it is not always that way. Showing power towards someone or an object can led to a positive result. Power can present itself among all situations in life. Throughout the play, The Crucible, the theme power was projected often. Abigail had begun to become defensive when Mary asks, ‘’What’s got …show more content…
The last act, Act IV, doesn 't fail to show,the readers,power. Proctor states, “ I can. And there 's your first marvel, that I can. You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs. Give them no tear! Tears pleasure them! Show honor now, show a stony heart and sink them with it!” John Proctor holds his honor and pride when he speaks to the men. Although Proctor knows he 's not guilty he shows power when he 's going to be hang for lies. A crucial moment in the last act was when Proctor is confessing to the men. Danforth tells John Proctor, “If you please,sir.” Proctor answers,”no.” Danforth says,”Mr.Proctor, I must have-” Proctor interrupts and says “No,no. I have signed it. You have seen me. It is done! You need for this.’’ Proctor refuses to sign but Danforth wants him to. Proctor shows power because although he has to sign