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Essay Archive - The Crucible: Act Four Analysis
The Crucible: Act Four Analysis
The scene in Act Four of The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, defines
the characterization, themes, and conflicts of the play. The scene takes
place in a court dungeon where John Proctor, is confronted by his wife
Elizabeth for the first time in many months. The couple is imprisoned on
having been falsely convicted of practicing witchcraft. While Elizabeth has
been held with the rest of the members of the community, John has been
isolated in a dark, dingy, dungeon. He is to be hung for his "crimes" the
very next morning. The court officials send Elizabeth in to convince John
to confess in writing th....
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