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Analyzing Human Experience in The Crucible by Madeleine Grant is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Miller explores the paradox of religious life in Salem in Act 1 of The Crucible. Puritan society values morality but individuals like Parris and Abigail act immorally to protect their reputations. Parris cares only for his standing and power in the community, even threatening others. Abigail also lies and deceives to maintain her facade of purity, showing the contradiction between words and deeds. Miller critiques the hypocrisy of a system where reputation is valued over integrity through the characters
- Author
- Madeleine Grant
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- EN