In ‘The Crucible,’ the protagonist Abigail Williams manipulates her friends and the entire town of Salem, when she accuses innocent people of being witches, in a personal vendetta against Elizabeth Proctor, the wife of John Proctor, whom she had a previous affair with. The hysteria of the witch hunt in Salem is a result of Abigail’s selfish and vengeful behaviour, which leads nineteen innocent people to the gallows. “My name is good in the village! Elizabeth Proctor is an envious, gossipy liar!” Salem is oblivious to Abigail’s true vindictive nature and vengeance. ‘I beg you, sir, I beg you-see her for what she is.’ This statement by John Proctor reveals that he is only one of the very few, who is able to see the truth behind Abigail’s façade, however, her public persona of being an innocent young girl, possessed by the ‘devil’, that she so cunningly portrays was too strong and no one would have suspected she was capable of such lies and
In Anglo-Saxon culture and literature, to be a hero was to be a warrior. A hero must be loyal to give everything for the survival of people without thinking of him and willing to die to achieve glory. A hero must display courage in the face of overwhelming or impossible odds, he must have the strength to back up his courage. Beowulf was born as a hero and died as a hero. He is an excellent example of Anglo-Saxon hero because he posses the strength, courage and loyalty like a true Anglo-Saxon warrior.
Sadly in the end, he died right beside half of his Regiment, but I’m sure that he also died with pride and dignity. The movie “Glory” taught me that to be a leader, you will have to endure some struggles and make sacrifices; it’s not about you, it’s about your followers and putting them ahead of you. Sometimes this may also involve risks and you may also have to do things that are out of your character. Colonel Shaw had to fight to take care of his Regiment, but he didn’t give up; he stood strong. It was nice to see that with honestly comes respect and with respect comes loyalty.
chrysalidsBody paragraph 3 Uncle Axel is a good mentor to David because he serves as a good role model to David. He serves as a good role model to David when he inspires David to admire him and follow his footsteps because of the loyalty and respect he shows towards David that others such as leader Joseph Strorm do not. A role model is someone that is admirable because of the qualities they possess and someone you want to follow the footsteps of. Qualities such as loyalty and respect are both key to being a good mentor. A loyal person is someone that can be trusted upon.
This whole incident leads into who is the tragic hero in this play, Reverend Hale or John Proctor? John Proctor, married to Elizabeth Proctor has an affair with a young girl by the name of Abigail Williams. Reverend Hale is called in on a case to solve the witch trials and try to find the Devil in Salem and destroy him! I know who looks like the hero in this play, but we can never be too sure. In my opinion it’s the other way around and
Jefferson realizes that he cannot change what has happened but must maintain his pride. This pride helps Jefferson to walk to his death as a man, not a hog. In the end, Jefferson’s life is transformed because of the lessons that he learned before
The nature of this heroic code was portrayed through the act of giving gifts to symbolize personal relationships and worth, avenging loved ones instead of grieving over them, and showing generosity to demonstrate appreciation (Shuger, Lecture). The text also illustrates this ideal of dying young and gloriously rather than wasting away due to old age. The mission of a hero during this day and age was quite simple. Defend the kingdom by any means necessary, stay loyal to one’s kinsmen, and protect one’s individual reputation by being a brave warrior no matter what that entails. Cowardice was unacceptable.
Bob Ewell spitting in Atticus’ face does not faze or provoke him into lowering himself to Bob’s level. Atticus risks his life for Tom, and it is looked upon very greatly by the community. Courage does not come without conflict. Atticus is the only one able to give Tom a chance. Knowing that the case is already decided before the trial, Atticus takes it.
This although advances to him making a very courageous mover later. He choose to not give into a faulty confession that leads to his death. When Proctor say “ I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” in Act IV is shows that by Proctor not giving up or surrendering his name and reputation is saved. His earlier failures and faults are avenged when he dies with integrity. His name means so much to him he is willing to die to keep it untouched and be remembered as a good guy and not as someone who saw the devil and is a
Now that their father was dead, all the brothers were scared that Joseph will pay them back for all the wrong they had done to him. When Joseph received this message, he reassured them that he wouldn’t do such a thing. Joseph lived to be 110; he lived to see three generations of his youngest son, Ephraim. Before he died, his brothers were told that God would help them out of Egypt and when they do, his bones better go! After Joseph’s death, the Egyptians embalmed him and he was placed in a coffin.