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Model Thesis Statements:
By the conclusion of his play, The Crucible, Arthur Miller depicts John Proctor as strong man, redeemed of his sins and prepared to die for the good of his community. Through the transformation of Proctor, Miller teaches us ______________.
Although John Proctor appears uncertain and ashamed at the beginning of Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, he finds his strength and his goodness by the conclusion. Through this transformation, Miller shows us _______________.
Throughout the play, The Crucible, Arthur Miller contrasts Abigail Williams and Elizabeth Proctor in order to reveal the opposing strengths these two women have. One appears to control all through manipulation and deceit while the other quietly inspires strength and redemption through her faith.
Despite their similar preoccupation with their reputations, Judge Danforth and John Proctor contend with each other as complete opposites throughout all of Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible.
In Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, Judge Danforth and John Proctor both claim they fight for the truth, but only Proctor sacrifices his life so that the truth can triumph, while Danforth steeps in the lies around him.
In his play, The Crucible, Arthur Miller contrasts Judge Danforth and John Proctor in order to teach us the importance of forgiveness and the danger of excessive pride.