Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Crucible Act I
When we started this section, I knew very little about the Salem witch trials. From what I have read in the Crucible and what we have discussed in class, I can say that I am really amazed at all this blaming and killing. I really do not like reading the Crucible because it angers me. These people said they were Christians and yet they jump to conclusions and assume the worst of everybody. All the sinning that is hinted at in the Crucible is appalling and makes me think of Sodom and Gomorrah. I do like however that Arthur Miller uses the Salem witch trials as an analogy to the Communist hunt in the 50's. It is amazing what fear can do to people. I know this is an excellent piece of Literature but I would rather read something more upbeat.
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I agree with you about how the people aid they were christains and yet they do all this blaming abd killing. The Salem wich tials however interest me but i understand on how people would want to read something more upbeat. The Crucible does bring you down a notch or two.
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