9/2 American Literature
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Essay prompt options: 56.
Answer ONE of the following essay questions in 1 paragraph. Make sure to use at least two specific examples from The Crucible to support your answer. Don’t forget to answer each part of the question.
Who gets the blame for this entire horrific event? Does the majority of the blame rest on just one character, or is the blame spread equally to multiple characters? Take a defined stand on one or two villains and defend it.
A tragic hero is the main character in a tragedy; in order to fit the definition, the individual must be a person of great or noble character who has a tragic flaw which causes his or her downfall. The tragic flaw is a weakness or error in judgment which causes the character to suffer. This suffering produces pity from the audience. Does John Proctor fit the definition of a tragic hero? Why or why not? Support your argument with specific evidence of John’s characteristics from the play.
Prove the following statement: “The Crucible is essentially about courage, weakness and truth.” Why is this statement true? Support your argument with specific evidence of individuals who fit these ideas from the play.