The Crucible is an example of a tragedy, which means that it includes a tragic hero, as well as tragic elements. A tragedy is a play that shows a downfall or death of the tragic hero. The tragic hero is usually a hero of some type and an outstanding person. These heroes unfortunately have a tragic flaw. The tragic flaw at first seems like a small, unimportant quality possessed by the character, but as time goes on, the flaw either gets worse or becomes the cause of terrible things. The hero's tragic flaw leads to their downfall.
John Proctor is the tragic hero of the play. He demonstrates characteristics that allow people to like him and feel bad for him. He also has what every tragic hero needs, a tragic flaw, which is his conscience. It haunts him with thoughts of the affair he had with Abigail and how his wife might die because of his mistakes. What causes John’s downfall is his quilt for what he had done and how he can never change it. Even when he admits his sins, he is arrested and accused for being a witch.
Convicted of being a witch and facing death, John is given the opportunity to save his life by signing a confession that will be displayed on the local church door. It is at this moment that John redeems himself, he refuses to sign his name and he will not dishonor his name or those of his fellow prisoners. His death will serve as a testimony to the truth and with this action, he redeems himself. As John is led to the gallows, his Elizabeth his wife, refuses to try to change his mind stating. The last line of the play is stated by her and she says, “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!”
2006-11-02 15:57:54 · 11 answers · asked by pinkladii4life 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
This is more of a "book report" than an "essay"! So the quick answer is NO. In either case some critical editing is needed. THE CRUCIBLE is a complex story with many levels. If you are looking at the aspect of the story which is a classic tragedy and writing an essay on this, FOCUS on that one point! An essay has to have a clear point of view and a clear subject and a clear conclusion. You are way too indefinite with this piece so far. Are you teaching what a tragedy is and using THE CRUCIBLE as an example? Or are you telling why THE CRUCIBLE is a tragedy? In either case you need to stay focused on what you are doing. Your ending is completely unfocused and doesn't add to your essay.
A suggestion:
If you telling why THE CRUCIBLE is a tragedy, first lay out CLEARLY the elements of a tragedy. Even if you have to number them 1, 2, 3....etc., make it clear. Then plug the specifics of THE CRUCIBLE into each element. Use your ending to finish this framework and state your conclusion.
An essay should state (1) WHAT your are writing about and what your viewpoint is, (2) WHY you think this is true (the reasoning behind your viewpoint) and (3) CONCLUDE by tying it all together and restating your viewpoint.
2006-11-02 16:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by David A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds really good and that last line really packs a punch.
However, I don't think you need to clarify in line 3 that the tragic hero is a hero, and you could say in teh next line, line 4 that the hero's tragic flaw really makes a tragedy what it is. The tragic flaw usually causes, directly or indirectly, each event in rising action, climax and falling action, and you're right it does bring about the end.
Other than those suggestions it sounds really good. Good luck!
2006-11-03 00:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good essay except the usage of Tragedy/Tragic used too much in the first few sentences--look for simular words and only use the actual word a few times less.....
2006-11-03 00:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by lynn8953 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, Knightwielder is right. It is a book report, not an essay. You need to take a stand on something. Figure out what the play meant to you, say it and then support it.
If that fails, re-read the play, but replace the word "witch" with the word "terrorist" and contrast it with America in 2006.
2006-11-03 01:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by jerrydba 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it needs more literary terms pertaining to tragedies such as catharsis or as you wrote characteristics that allow people to like him and feel bad for him. if this is simply an answer for homework it is ok but if this is a research paper you need more content, you could analyze some of the symbolism in the play, maybe draw parallels with the witch trials and mcarthyism and communism... it just seems like a hurried answer.
2006-11-03 00:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by ballerinabeauty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good, but needs editing
try to stop using tragic, flaw so much- teachers do not like repetition
find synonyms for them
last sentence, his Elizabeth his wife- that is not right
in second half of first paragraph you used he, him, his too much
don't put what in front of a sentence either
It is at this moment John can redeem himself, he refuses- change that part,
makes it sound like he refuses to redeem himself
sorry if i sound mean
but if u change it, wll make ur essay better
a bit repetious when you say he will not dishonor hos name, you said that already when he won't sign his name
2006-11-03 00:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds more like a story than an essay. . .well it all depends on the prompt in which could you kindly present. . .I'd rate it a D/C in respect to letter grades
2006-11-03 00:01:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't really want to read all of that, but I can tell you don't end with a quote.. sandwich quotes in, (in other words, the sentence before should lead up to it, and the sentence after should support it)
2006-11-03 00:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by daisy_may95 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry but no. It really sounds like you've not put very much time or effort into it, like you've thrown it together at the last minute. You're too repetitive. Too many grammatical errors.
2006-11-03 00:12:59 · answer #9 · answered by JW 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
95/100% good
2006-11-02 23:59:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋