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In the play, ‘The Crucible,’ written by Arthur Millar, conflict is the cornerstone around which the text is moulded. Although most of the conflicts are external, there are also examples of severe internal conflict, as can be seen in Millar’s protagonist character, John Proctor. Mary Warren, Proctor’s servant-girl, is also a victim of internal conflict within the play. Proctor, in addition, is involved in external conflict too, between him and Judge Danforth, him and Elizabeth Proctor, and him and the Court of Salem. Each of these conflicts are crucial to the plot, and when represented, complicate the action of the text towards its final resolution.

Internal conflict, in Proctors’ case, acts as a battle within his mind, with one side trying to overpower the other. In Act Two, John is faced with the decision to denounce Abigail, and consequently himself, to the court, and end the mounting number of witch-craft accusations. However, his pride overpowers his conscience and......

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