In the 1690’s, the character of Abigail Williams would be dreadful and obnoxious. Her actions of adultery would deem her imprisonment not only for herself, but for John Proctor. It is her latter actions of perverting the court of Justice which would sentence her for imprisonment in the 21st century. Her criminal offence and her personality of being malicious and wicked, however powerful and mature, allow the audience to appreciate the story and realise that she is pivotal in the play. She is a character who appears in critical parts of the play, and adds crucial information by her language, gestures and actions.
There is also the essay by Jeffrie G. Murphy’s “Jealousy, Shame, and the Rival” which discusses the jealousy that was expressed between each character and how it led to the outcome of the tragedy as exposed through tragic flaws. Each of these three essays discusses different aspects of the play to provide an overall greater understanding of the actions that led up to the resolution. In the essay by A.C Bradley, he discusses Othello and justifications to his actions. Bradley notes in Act 1 “Now, by heaven, My blood begins my safer guides to rule, And passion, having my best judgment collied, Assays to lead the way” how Othello chose to find explanation between Cassio and Montano. Although, based on the diction and tone that was chosen it also shows the self-control Othello used in order to remain calm and retrieve the information that was important for him to
I feel like this scene was well done because highlights the maturity of lily by letting T. Ray and being able to stand up and speak for herself. The second scene was the death of May, I feel like this scene was well done because it shows the audience the sadness that the characters felt and forces the audience to feel that pain and feel for the Boatwright sisters, it also brings the audience close to the characters. One scene that could have been improved was the scene when Zach returned from where he had been after being kidnapped; I feel that it should have been improved by making it longer and therefore letting the audience to savor the moment with the characters of the film. “This film is full of sweet, subtle touches” says Corliss, complementing the film on its warmhearted theme, a feeling that the audience feels throughout most of the film. Lily played by Dakota Fanning is a pleasure to watch, she seemingly portrays the character with no effort but has an astounding result.
5. The plot of The Crucible consists of many battles between many opposites. In an essay, identify one such opposite and explain why Arthur Miller included it. When reading and watching The Crucible, feelings of deep abomination developed towards one single character. The character that was selfish enough to take people’s lives for her desires; the character that ruined that “perfect little ending” not only for others, but for herself as well.
Liesel had grown from her experiences, enough to make up her own decisions. But on a whole, this book showed the innocence of the victims of this terrible era, with Liesel shining through as a good person, a
That was amazing. For the most part, the acting was very good. Each actor / actress was very good with their characters, and there were only minimal mistakes. One of the biggest mistakes I saw was when Andrews character entered the room in Act two and his hat got knocked off. Instead of just picking it up like a normal person would, he broke character and looked worried for a second, then waited to pick it up.
Abigail also wonted Elizabeth Proctor died because she wonted John to her self but when John showed no interest in her she turned against him and accused him of witchcraft. Hannah was a very great reader when it came to Abigail she had the adittude that was needed to read Abigail’s parts in the play. Hannah really made her voice stand out when she needed to. Hannah also had a big role in the play that she read well. Judge Danforth was the best part for William T. to read.
She lived her life as an indoor slave and she actually loved being a slave! She had an amazing opinion on the current generation and how they have lost all respect for parents and white people. Her thoughts were all about the respect and how well she was treated. Charity Anderson was a slave whose
However, I was impressed overall with the directing of Smiths. He got the cast to really understand the underpinnings of Miller's great tirade against those who stifle free thought, and drew the key scenes to a good emotional climax. The lighting was adequate; the set design was simple but effective; the staging didn't add much to the play, but it didn't detract either. My main gripe about the production design centers on their programs (absolutely, terribly unprofessional) and the pixilated images used in place of backdrops (projected against a screen) In my opinion that was a great idea, but it was very poorly executed. Ultimately, a play succeeds because of the strength of its story not its stage dressing.
I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!” (Miller I. ) At the very end of Act 1, Abigail confesses to have witnessed the presence of Lucifer, however this benefits her. Her cleaver instantaneous response is very convincing. After confessing, in religious beliefs of Salem, one is free from guilt. Abigail uses this opportunity to her advantage and this shows the classic act of spontaneous intelligence however for an evil cause.