Ignorance is Never Better than Knowledge
SELORM MAUD BOTO
MR.MEARS
8TH PERIOD
Laura Fermi once said "Ignorance is never better than knowledge". This means that knowledge is always better than ignorance and also happiness exists when one lacks the truth. This quote is true because when one lacks information or wisdom on an issue it doesn`t hurt them or cause any damage. In the book Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Great Gatsby by the protagonists show readers that when one lacks wisdom or enlightment it causes future consequences which makes knowledge profitable. In the Crucible,Arthur Miller uses the literary element Theme to show how ignorance is never better than knowledge. An example that shows that the critical lens is true is the characters in the novel. Most of the characters are lying- if not to other people, then to themselves. Abigail lies about her ability to see spirits, as do the other girls. This example connects to the idea she is causing great trouble to some innocent souls who know nothing about this especially Mary Warren. She is being ignorant about the fact that just a little lie could cause a distraction in Salem. John Proctor is deceitful first for cheating on his wife,Elizabeth with a mere teenage maidservant and then for hiding it; and the judge and ministers lie to themselves and everybody else in saying that they serve the cause of God`s justice. This example connects to the idea Proctor shows no sign of pity for his wife because he hid the whole truth from her,making him ignorant. He knows not the consequences of his ignorance is but yet still he continues to hide it. His actions somewhat caused his wife to lose trust in him and caused her to turn cold towards him. In the novel Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses the literary element of Theme of Love to show readers that although being ignorant helps in some situations sometimes,it is never better than knowledge. In the story, the biggest fool is well, Gatsby. Tom and Daisy may have some
MR.MEARS
8TH PERIOD
Laura Fermi once said "Ignorance is never better than knowledge". This means that knowledge is always better than ignorance and also happiness exists when one lacks the truth. This quote is true because when one lacks information or wisdom on an issue it doesn`t hurt them or cause any damage. In the book Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Great Gatsby by the protagonists show readers that when one lacks wisdom or enlightment it causes future consequences which makes knowledge profitable. In the Crucible,Arthur Miller uses the literary element Theme to show how ignorance is never better than knowledge. An example that shows that the critical lens is true is the characters in the novel. Most of the characters are lying- if not to other people, then to themselves. Abigail lies about her ability to see spirits, as do the other girls. This example connects to the idea she is causing great trouble to some innocent souls who know nothing about this especially Mary Warren. She is being ignorant about the fact that just a little lie could cause a distraction in Salem. John Proctor is deceitful first for cheating on his wife,Elizabeth with a mere teenage maidservant and then for hiding it; and the judge and ministers lie to themselves and everybody else in saying that they serve the cause of God`s justice. This example connects to the idea Proctor shows no sign of pity for his wife because he hid the whole truth from her,making him ignorant. He knows not the consequences of his ignorance is but yet still he continues to hide it. His actions somewhat caused his wife to lose trust in him and caused her to turn cold towards him. In the novel Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses the literary element of Theme of Love to show readers that although being ignorant helps in some situations sometimes,it is never better than knowledge. In the story, the biggest fool is well, Gatsby. Tom and Daisy may have some