Crucible Essay Prompt 11
The Crucible In-Class Essay Prompts
Assignment
Prepare to write a multi-paragraph in-class essay on November 7. Choose one of the following topic choices:
1. In The Crucible, Arthur Miller suggests that sacrifices may be necessary to restore the social order. Discuss the necessary sacrifices made by at least two of the play’s characters, analyzing why they were necessary. Be sure to choose sacrifices that are similar in nature.
a. How to write a thesis that forms a unique judgment:
i. Your thesis will state something unique about what Miller is saying about why these sacrifices (more specifically, what about the sacrifices and/or the people who made them) were deemed necessary for restoring social order.
2. Analyze the theme of hysteria as it is developed in the play. Develop your thesis with references to the relationship of the theme to Abigail, Tituba, and Mary Warren. Remember, it is not about people being hysterical, it is about hysteria. Be sure you understand the difference if you choose this prompt.
a. How to write a thesis that forms a unique judgment:
i. Your thesis will make a unique statement about what specific point Arthur Miller is making about hysteria through these three characters.
3. Analyze the theme of hypocrisy as it is developed in the play. Make sure you develop your thesis with references to at least two specific examples that demonstrate hypocrisy in a similar way so that you have something analytical to say about this one-word theme. (Remember, we are looking for what point Miller is making about hypocrisy.)
a. How to write a thesis that forms a unique judgment:
i. Your thesis will make a unique statement about what specific point Miller is making about hypocrisy through these characters, actions or examples.
Preparation
Bring your copy of the play to class.
You must use more than one quotation from the text to support your main ideas.
You may use one HALF sheet 8 1/2 x 11” page of paper (one side) to prepare and/plan for
Assignment
Prepare to write a multi-paragraph in-class essay on November 7. Choose one of the following topic choices:
1. In The Crucible, Arthur Miller suggests that sacrifices may be necessary to restore the social order. Discuss the necessary sacrifices made by at least two of the play’s characters, analyzing why they were necessary. Be sure to choose sacrifices that are similar in nature.
a. How to write a thesis that forms a unique judgment:
i. Your thesis will state something unique about what Miller is saying about why these sacrifices (more specifically, what about the sacrifices and/or the people who made them) were deemed necessary for restoring social order.
2. Analyze the theme of hysteria as it is developed in the play. Develop your thesis with references to the relationship of the theme to Abigail, Tituba, and Mary Warren. Remember, it is not about people being hysterical, it is about hysteria. Be sure you understand the difference if you choose this prompt.
a. How to write a thesis that forms a unique judgment:
i. Your thesis will make a unique statement about what specific point Arthur Miller is making about hysteria through these three characters.
3. Analyze the theme of hypocrisy as it is developed in the play. Make sure you develop your thesis with references to at least two specific examples that demonstrate hypocrisy in a similar way so that you have something analytical to say about this one-word theme. (Remember, we are looking for what point Miller is making about hypocrisy.)
a. How to write a thesis that forms a unique judgment:
i. Your thesis will make a unique statement about what specific point Miller is making about hypocrisy through these characters, actions or examples.
Preparation
Bring your copy of the play to class.
You must use more than one quotation from the text to support your main ideas.
You may use one HALF sheet 8 1/2 x 11” page of paper (one side) to prepare and/plan for