PPT-The Crucible The Author: Arthur Miller

The Historical Background Puritanism Salem Witch Trials Puritanism Believed in a strong connection between church and state theocracy Believed in a Covenant with God and with each other to follow moral codes in pursuit of eternal life. By Arthur Miller. Salem, Massachusetts, 1692. Early in 1692, a small group of girls in Salem fell ill, falling victim to hallucinations and seizures. . In extremely religious Puritan New England, frightening or surprising occurrences were often attributed to the devil or his cohorts.. B crucible + hydrate 28.30 g C + MN . .. xH. 2. O. C hydrate (B – C) 4.24 g . MN . .. xH. 2. O. *D final heated hydrate + crucible 26.36 g C + MN. E anhydrous salt (D – A) 2.30 g MN. Consider the following statement: “It is nobler to die with integrity than to live with compromised principles that harm others."  . Do . you agree or disagree with this statement?  Why or why not?  Give . -Arthur Miller. 1915-2005. The Crucible . by Arthur Miller. Grew up during the Great Depression. Wrote screenplays for Hollywood. Crucible:. A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted or fused at very high temperatures.. Used symbolically to suggest a severe trial or test.. Arthur Miller (1915 – 2005). Native New Yorker. Archetypes, Historical Context,. And Synopsis. Powerpoint Menu. Archetypes and Connections. Story Synopsis. Themes and Historical Context. What is a Legend?. a traditional __________tale or collection of related tales popularly regarded as true, but usually contain a mixture of fact and fiction. 1. . What does Giles accuse Mr. Putnam of in the beginning of Act III?. 2. . When Danforth gives John Proctor the offer to keep Elizabeth alive for a year, why does John refuse his offer?. 3. . Explain what is ironic about the following statement Danforth makes: “No uncorrupted man may fear this court, Mr. Hale! None!” (215). By: Kaleigh Gumm . Appeal to Ignorance . Appeal to ignorance is when someone uses the lack of someone's knowledge or information on a subject as proof that their conclusion is accurate. . . Universal Example . Information. The Crucible. by Arthur Miller. Known and respected for his intimate and realistic portrayal of the working class, Arthur Miller remains one of the most prolific playwrights of his time. At the peak of his career immediately following World War II, American theater was transformed by his profound ability to capture the heart of the common man and make his audiences empathize with his plight as he attempts to find his . Who Really Moves the . Ouija . Board?. The devil gives people powers. The devil grants loyalty if those with the “powers” harm others. Historical Context. A "witchcraft craze" rippled through Europe from the 1300s to the end of the 1600s. . Arthur Miller: A Life. Born on October 17, 1915. Attended the University of Michigan from 1934-1938. Graduated with a degree in journalism. Wrote and produced five plays during college career. Married three times . McCarthy, Blacklists, HUAC and Arthur Miller (the guy who wrote the Crucible…) How can an author use a historical situation to illustrate a current problem? Why did Miller write this play in the 1950’s, hundreds of years after the historical Salem Witch trials? Arthur Miller. Some biographical information:. Born in 1915, New York City. Worked his way through college at University of Michigan. Began career as a playwright in 1938, writing plays to be performed on the radio. Elements of a drama. Acts and scenes. There are USUALLY 4 acts in a play. Each act has multiple scenes within it. Dialogue. Conversation among people. In a play there will be no quotation marks. Mostly everything is dialogue so it’ll just have the character’s name and then their line.