The crucible act 4 summary and analysis

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What happened to Giles in Act 4? What happened in Andover Act 4? What happened to John Proctor at the end of Act 4? What happens if you confess to witchcraft? What happened with Abigail and Mercy in Act 4? Why did Abigail leave Salem? What is the setting of Act 4 in the crucible? Who gets killed in the crucible? What is a metaphor in the crucible? What is the tone of Act 3 in the crucible? What is the irony in the crucible? What is the tone of crucible? How many acts are in the crucible? What is the occasion of the crucible? Internal vs External Goodness ? Elizabeth shows her sense of morality as she implies that John's actions mean less than what is in his heart (i.e. how he is externally, is less important than how he is internally). Later, John seems to suggest that his name, his outward appearance, is more important than inward goodness. On the other hand, he knows the consequences to others (his family and those who are condemned, or could be condemned in the future) for the use of this name. Remember that earlier in the play he states that what he does (attend church, baptize his sons) is not as important as what is in his heart (love of God, love of family, sorrow and regret his sin of adultery). Notice that Elizabeth takes blame for John's infidelity? Should she? She says, "It takes a cold wife to prompt lechery" (137). This ties directly to the theme of repression, guilt, and mass hysteria. Elizabeth and others of her Puritan community are repressed in many ways (in this case sexually). She feels guilty about her own behavior or lack of warmth and takes some of John's sins upon herself. The Crucible and connections to the 1950s USA: The final Act mirrors the procedures of the McCarthy trials, in which accused and/or confessed communists were required, on penalty of being charged with contempt, to "name names" or reveal the identities of other American citizens seen to participate in communist activities. After writing The Crucible, Miller was asked to do this and refused. Congress indicted him for contempt. READ: The Crucible Act 3 Analysis & ThemesMoral Pride and Judgment: Unlike the citizens who claim to represent the will of God, Elizabeth refuses to play judge, even against the husband who betrayed her and ultimately caused her death. Like Giles, she cares about others even if it means the sacrifice of her own life. Elizabeth makes the important point to John that her forgiveness means nothing if he cannot forgive himself (137). Later, Proctor has asked her if she thinks a false confession is evil and she responds that she cannot judge. Then John says, when refusing to give others' names, "I speak my own sins, I cannot judge another. I have no tongue for it" (141). This is in sharp contrast to all the girls and Ann Putnam earlier in the play who cannot wait to accuse others. John has attacked the court's action in judging the spiritual good of others, a job reserved, in Puritan theology, for God alone. In the end, Elizabeth seems to think that John has made the decision that he ? as a man who judges himself harshly and who worries that he is evil at heart ? had to make: "He has his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him" (145). Central Question in Act Four: The central question in Act 4 is whether Proctor does the moral thing? Should he think of his children? Is he? Is it only pride? Or is his choice the only one available? His hanging, as Miller tells it, was a catalyst for the growing opposition to the court, which eventually ended the trials that spring. READ: The Crucible: Giles Corey Character AnalysisJohn says, "Is there no good penitence but it be public?" (142) What do you think about this question? Help Us Fix his Smile with Your Old Essays, It Takes Seconds! -We are looking for previous essays, labs and assignments that you aced! -We will review and post them on our website. -Ad revenue is used to support children in developing nations. -We help pay for cleft palate repair surgeries through Operation Smile and Smile Train. Related Posts Act IV begins in the Salem jail. Marshall Herrick wakes up Sarah Good and Tituba to move them to a different cell. Sarah and Tituba tell Herrick that they are waiting for the Devil. They plan to fly to Barbados with the Devil.Parris informa Danforth and Hathorne that Mr. Hale is attempting to convince the prisoners to confess their crimes. Parris also tells Danforth that Abigail and Mercy Lewis have disappeared. Abigail robbed Parris, and he believes she and Mercy boarded a ship.Parris tells Danforth the townspeople are not happy about the upcoming execution of Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor. Parris found a dagger(knife) outside his door and he fears for his life. He tells Danforth to postone the executions until Mr. Hale successfully convinces prisoners to confess but Danforth refuses.Mr. Hale informs Danforth that none of the prisoners will confess. Mr. Hale asks Danforth to pardon the seven individuals or allow him more time to convince them to confess. Danforth again refuses.Mr. Hale asks Elizabeth to convince Proctor to confess so he will not be hanged. Proctor says that he will confess. He asks Elizabeth if she will respect him if he does. Elizabeth states that it is his decision. Proctor confesses orally. Danforth tells him that he must sign his name on his confession. Rebecca Nurse is shocked by Proctor's confession, and she still refuses to confess. Proctor signs his name to the confession, but later destroys it.The authorities of the court take Proctor to the gallows. Mr. Hale pleads with Elizabeth to convince Proctor to change his mind. Elizabeth refuses. She sees that Proctor is now at peace with himself. In order to continue enjoying our site, we ask that you confirm your identity as a human. Thank you very much for your cooperation. LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in The Crucible, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Puritanism and Individuality

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