in the world of the crucible
a study of characters by geoffrey parsinen
character evaluation:
john proctor:
motivation: john proctor's motivation, seen throughout The Crucible, is his desire to do the right thing. having ended ties with abigail williams at the beginning of the story, john proctor seeks to make things right although all forces are seemingly against him.
significant quote: "God help me, I lusted, and there is a promise in such sweat. But it is a whore's vengeance, and you must see it now." -john proctor
original simile/metaphor: john proctor is like job because he faces several adversities that he must overcome as well as a test of faith from God.
directors choice: if i were to be the director of a new interpretation of the screenplay The Crucible, then i would choose hugh jackman to be john proctor.
elizabeth proctor:
motivation: the motivation behind elizabeth proctor's actions, seen throughout The Crucible, is her love for her husband and her kids. the family bond the proctor's posess drives both john and elizabeth to incredible lengths.
significant quote: "I do not judge you. The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you." -elizabeth proctor
original simile/metaphor: elizabeth proctor is like catherine of aragon because she is always loyal to her husband despite his actions.
directors choice: if i were to be the director of a new interpretation of the screenplay The Crucible, then i would choose meryll streep to be elizabeth proctor.
abigail williams:
motivation: abigail william's motivation, seen in The Crucible, is to safe her own back. abigail acts solely on her egocentrism.
significant quote: "She is blackening my name in the village! She is telling lies about me! She is a cold, sniveling woman, and you bend to her! Let her turn you like a-" -Abigail Williams
original simile/metaphor: abigail williams is like anne boleyn because she revolts when she is no longer wanted.
directors choice: if i were to be the director of a new interpretation of the screenplay The Crucible, then i would choose anne hathaway to be abigail williams.
deputy governor danforth:
motivation: deputy governor danforths motivation, seen in The Crucible, is to be heard. furthermore, he desires for people to listen and follow the law.
significant quote: "Then you tell me that you sat in my court, callously lying, when you knew that people would hang by your evidence?" -deputy governor danforth
original simile/metaphor: deputy governor danforth is like malcolm x because he wants his message to be heard but doesnt express it in the most peaceful manner.
directors choice: if i were to be the director of a new interpretation of the screenplay The Crucible, then i would choose russel crowe to be deputy governor danforth.
marry warren:
motivation: marry warren's motivation, seen in The Crucible, is to not be accused of witchery, which she ultimately fails at doing. yet, though spineless hse still follows her conscience in knowing what is right and wrong to an extent.
significant quote: "Witchery's a hangin' error, a hangin' like they done in Boston two year ago!" -mary warren
original simile/metaphor: mary warren is like eve because she cannot choose which person to be loyal to.
directors choice: if i were to be the director of a new interpretation of the screenplay The Crucible, then i would choose alexis bledel to be mary warren.
giles corey:
motivation: giles corey's motivation behind his actions, seen throughout The Crucible, is the desire to advocate justice within salem. furthermore, corey compiles the petition in order to prove his wife, along with others, innocent.
significant quote: "More weight!" -giles corey
original simile/metaphor: giles corey is like arthur miller because, similiar to miller's court sentence, corey refused to give into the system.
directors choice: if i were to be the director of a new interpretation of the screenplay The Crucible, then i would choose tom hanks to be giles corey.
tituba:
motivation: the motivation behind tituba's actions, seen throughout The Crucible, are contributed to her islander background in which "black magic" was cultural and common. furthermore, abigail williams played a role in persuading tituba to partake in such actions, which subsequently was the underlying reason for her "sin."
significant quote: "I dont compact with no devil!" -tituba
original simile/metaphor: tituba is like joseph mccarthy because she was accused of evil and, similarily, coined a list of conspirators to protect her own life.
directors choice: if i were to be the director of a new interpretation of the screenplay The Crucible, then i would choose kerry washington to be tituba.
betty parris:
motivation: the motivation behind betty's accusations, seen throughout The Crucible, may be contributed to social pressure "to be seen and not heard." furthermore, the state of "sickness" which betty fell into may have been a direct result of manipulation from abigail to give way for the accusations of herecy.
significant quote: "You drank a charm to kill John Proctor's wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!" -betty parris
original simile/metaphor: betty parris is like the boy who cried wold because she is a young child playing games with consequences she cannot handle.
directors choice: if i were to be the director of a new interpretation of the screenplay The Crucible, then i would choose hailee steinfeld to be betty parris.
the story within the song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li8cryWN2ew
"No one mourns the Wicked
No one cries "They won't return!"
No one lays a lily on their grave
The good man scorns the Wicked!
Through their lives, our children learn
What we miss, when we misbehave."
"And Goodness knows
The Wicked's lives are lonely
Goodness knows
The Wicked die alone
It just shows when you're Wicked
You're left only
On your own."