do you have a summary for the crucible?

Answer 1

Your'e in luck! I just wrote a paper on this!
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a chilling, exiting tale about how a small town can turn for the worst. But it is more than a mere quarrel amongst citizens. This story starts with some young women who find themselves wrapped in witchcraft. Before you know it, they are blaming everyone else imaginable to try to cover up what they have done. This sad turn of events results in the unfortunate death of many people. This essay will discuss these events in further detail.

The story begins with Parris, a relatively new priest, talking to Abigail, one of the young women. His daughter is very ill, and is barely showing any signs of life. A doctor gives his analogy; he says that because he has never seen anything like it, he cannot treat the illness. Although there is a persistent suggesting of witchcraft, Parris apparently discounts it. Later, though, it is discovered that Parris has called for Reverend Hale, an expert in the works of the Devil. This obviously shows that Parris wasn’t in full doubt that witchcraft was involved.

I became evident shortly thereafter, especially when Parris’ daughter could not bear to hear the name of Jesus Christ, that dark forces were involved. Abigail, when accused, tried to shift the blame onto others. She did so by saying that she was forced to do this act, and she never really wanted to do it in the first place. Her claim was that Tituba had forced her to do so.

When Tituba was accused, she claimed and somewhat proved that she had no dealings with the Devil. Later, the blame shifts to Mrs. Proctor, Mary Warren, Mr. Proctor and many others. As the story further develops, it looks undoubtedly that Mary Warren is responsible and in control of the other girls. Then she blames John Proctor and claims that he threatened her to do so. Later, Proctor is arrested.

During Proctor’s time in the jail cell, he becomes worn down, filthy, and with little emotional tolerance. He is not guilty of witchcraft, that much is certain. Sadly, no one else knows that fact except his wife, who has practically no say in the matter. If he does not “confess” to his crime, he will be hung. But if he does confess, he will live, but his name ruined.

Finally, he falsely confesses to this crime. When the Judges ask him the names of others who worked with the Devil, he refuses. After a short time, his testimony becomes questionable. He quickly refutes this question, though, by saying that he only is responsible for his sins, and still refuses to reveal names. Being so exited about his confession, the Judges fail to see that he is falsely accusing himself.

In the end, John proctor is able to live his life somewhat happily. Despite her obvious involvement, Abigail somehow escapes punishment. After a while, peace is restored to Salem. This story shows us the reason to keep our wits during a crisis, and to really look to the heart of things.

Answer 2

Try:
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/id-68.html