Witchcraft Essays

As per the dictionary definition, the term ‘supernatural’ is defined as something “unable to be explained by science or the laws of nature; of, relating to, or seeming to come from magic, a god, etc.” (Merriem Webster Dictionary) [1]. Theatre goers were somewhat fearful in regards to the topic of the supernatural – ‘’The Globe […]

Lady Macbeth is called a “fiend-like Queen”. How far do you consider this to be an accurate description? Shakespeare reflects the beliefs of his age. People believed in a natural hierarchy in the 17th century often called the ‘great chain of being’. This says that God is at the top, angels beneath God, beneath angels […]

When one is done wrong in a particularly hurtful or offending way, getting revenge is sometimes thought of as the most satisfying way of regaining ones sense of self worth. This plan, however, holds an immense possibility of backfiring in ways never dreamed of. In fact, the outcome of the situation at hand is sometimes […]

Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, is set in Salem village where an atmosphere of enmity and mistrust has been created through the conflicts and disagreements many villagers experience throughout the play. Many of these are caused by or, similar to the conflict between Parris and Proctor, are inflated by the many accusations of witchcraft occurring […]

The following paper will best explain the judicial system used during the Salem Witch Trials, a series of hearings over a witchcraft scare that took place from June through September of 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. The writer shall include a brief history of the events, explain the judicial system of the Trials, and give detail […]

“How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name! ” Says the character John Proctor in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Probably the most powerful line the entire play, it is apparent that the idea of the importance of “names” is the central theme of this great classic.The […]

“The witch-hunt was not, however, a mere repression. It was also, and as importantly, a long overdue opportunity for everyone so Inclined to express publicly his guilt and sins, under the cover of accusations against the victims. “-Arthur Miller. The townspeople of Salem, Massachusetts used witch-craft as a mask of their own sins. Emphasize of […]

As the story advances, there are more people collecting In the prison, due to the fact that the girls are causing several innocent human beings of practicing witchcraft. It is a metaphor to the definition of a crucible because the human beings are represented by the metal, and the prison is represented by the bottom […]

Taboos surrounding common illnesses often stem from beliefs in witchcraft and sorcery. Witches are thought to be capable of harming family members covertly and transforming into animals to carry out evil deeds undetected, while sorcerers use bodily objects for spell-casting. The concept of “in Hook” strives for inner peace, balance, beauty, and harmony with the […]

The molarities are that they each had a reason why they happened but for different reasons, they each falsely accused innocent people, and there was someone who gained from these events. In the next few paragraphs I will go into more detail on their similarities and differences. The first similarity is that they happened for […]

Women are not as free as Men. In the first place, women were not as free as men for many centuries. In fact, even today, in many cultures women are lower than men. “For example, in some Middle Eastern countries, women are forced to never show their hair or faces in public” (Rose). During the […]

In The Crucible by Arthur Miller Salem is on the brink of disaster because of a bunch of girls trying to stay out of trouble. Reverend Hale, an expert on witchcraft comes into town in an attempt to stop all the chaos. He eventually fights a battle between what is right, and upholding his beliefs. […]

In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, one of the main characters Abigail Williams is a big part of what caused the Salem witch trials in Salem Massachusetts in 1692. Abigail is a very mean, vindictive and controlling girl, who always tries to get her way no matter who might be hurt by her along the way. […]

Following a century or more of gestation, Spain experienced a period of enlightenment in literature, art, religion, commerce, and agriculture, especially during the reign of Carlos III (1759-1788). Spain moved cautiously away from Counter-Reformation ideology and into the secular light of eighteenth-century Europe. Spain was producing liberated thinkers; innovators with new and non-traditional ideas. For […]

Aery Yoo’s book review of Joan Abelove’s “Go and Come Back” highlights the importance of having a place to return to. The fiction is based on real places, experiences, and people and has won many awards, including being chosen as an “ALA notable book,” an “ALA best book for young adults,” and a “1999 Los […]

The Salem Witch Trials has been a debatable topic for many historians enamored by its deviation from the normal as seen in Europe or other European Colonies in North America. As presented in Bryan Le Beau’s book The Story of the Salem Witch Trials, the story of Salem is unique in that it is centered […]

Reputation is the most important thing for a person. A person cannot stand in this world without his reputation. Reputation is the last thing that one can lose. It is more important that one’s life. In The Crucible, the most important theme is reputation. is a minister who only cares about his own reputation. Parris’ […]

Budapest is Hungary’s largest city and capital, serving as a hub for political affairs, cultural events, commerce, industry, and transportation. It spans 525 square kilometers in the central Carpathian Basin region between Szentendre and Csepel Island. The city features both a plain in the east and hills in the west that climb up to 500 […]

Arthur Miller chose to place his story, The Crucible, in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 primarily due to the historic Salem Witch Trials that occurred at that particular time and place. The Salem Witch Trials are a prime example of mass hysteria, an influenza that tore communities apart throughout both the time of the witch trials, […]

The Crucible, set in a post-World War II prosperous America, was written in 1952. Despite this, concerns and anxieties arose in the United States towards the enemy, particularly regarding communism. American citizens were worried about their former allies, the Russians, and uneasy about their embrace of communist principles. Americans strongly associated themselves with democracy and […]

The Prologue serves the purpose of providing context for Faustus’ life and education, setting the atmosphere, and preparing the audience for what is to come. The Chorus, played by a single actor in this play, introduces the plot by stating that it will not involve love or war but instead follow Faustus’ fortunes which will […]

The inclusion of the witches in Macbeth makes the play a lot more dramatic. They make the audience sit up and take notice. People weren’t used to seeing witches in plays when Macbeth was first performed. Even nowadays witches don’t appear in films a great deal. Also, people in Shakespeare’s time had very strong religious […]