Examples Of Honor In The Crucible
Steven Avedissian
Eng III/ Mr. Barrera
P. 6
10/5/16
Honor and Dignity in The Crucible In “The Crucible,” by Arthur Miller, life is a gift from god that is not worth losing over proper principles, such as reputation. mOne of the biggest examples of this is shown in the character John Proctor. Women confessing to witchcraft or not confessing affects their reputation both ways. Reverend Hale risks others reputations to save his own reputation. Many have pride in their good well known name, but as the tension progresses between characters they become more concerned that their good name will vanish. John Proctor is a very happy, confident man that has a problem of forgiving himself for a sin he has committed. As he has tried to prove the girls were lying, he admits his affair with Abigail making him feel guilty in …show more content…
Tituba values her life over all because she confesses. She is a slave from Barbados, so she needs to keep her reputation good. Samuel Parris beats her when Abigail accuses her. Her race plays a huge role with her reputation because she is treated differently than the others accused. Tituba admits to witchcraft, but she explained how it is seen as a spiritual ritual in Barbados, not meant for harm or evil. She takes pride in her religious practices, but she is easily manipulated to stay on the town's good side.
In “The Crucible,” having a good social standing in the town is more important and valuable than living life with a bad name. John Proctor chose to rather die with a good name in the town than to go on with life accused of being with the devil. Reverend Hale cares much about his reputation that he messed with the reputation of the accused. Tituba values God's gift of life and admits to witchcraft, although the dancing and singing is spiritual to her. Reputation often times influences
Eng III/ Mr. Barrera
P. 6
10/5/16
Honor and Dignity in The Crucible In “The Crucible,” by Arthur Miller, life is a gift from god that is not worth losing over proper principles, such as reputation. mOne of the biggest examples of this is shown in the character John Proctor. Women confessing to witchcraft or not confessing affects their reputation both ways. Reverend Hale risks others reputations to save his own reputation. Many have pride in their good well known name, but as the tension progresses between characters they become more concerned that their good name will vanish. John Proctor is a very happy, confident man that has a problem of forgiving himself for a sin he has committed. As he has tried to prove the girls were lying, he admits his affair with Abigail making him feel guilty in …show more content…
Tituba values her life over all because she confesses. She is a slave from Barbados, so she needs to keep her reputation good. Samuel Parris beats her when Abigail accuses her. Her race plays a huge role with her reputation because she is treated differently than the others accused. Tituba admits to witchcraft, but she explained how it is seen as a spiritual ritual in Barbados, not meant for harm or evil. She takes pride in her religious practices, but she is easily manipulated to stay on the town's good side.
In “The Crucible,” having a good social standing in the town is more important and valuable than living life with a bad name. John Proctor chose to rather die with a good name in the town than to go on with life accused of being with the devil. Reverend Hale cares much about his reputation that he messed with the reputation of the accused. Tituba values God's gift of life and admits to witchcraft, although the dancing and singing is spiritual to her. Reputation often times influences