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Crucible

In Salem, Massachusetts in the 1690's, Puritans lived in a tight society and became jealous of each other. Arthur Miller was inspired by the "red scare" and wrote The Crucible, which showed that pride can be beneficial as well as deadly. One of the characters in this play is John Proctor, a well respected man in Salem, who used his pride as beneficial towards his friends and his family. Deputy Governor Danforth, the highest judge of the province who is called to preside over the Salem Witch Trials, had an implacable pride because of his reputation. Because Salem citizens lived such a strict Puritan life, the cruel pride of some Puritans leads to the death of those who were respected.
Virtuous pride is a result of respect and true friendship. Before John Proctor was hanged he confesses to witchcraft and is forced to sign a document as evidence that he confessed. John Proctor signs the document then takes it. John Proctor states, "I have three children," and asks, "how may I......


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