The Crucible Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis of Conflict.

The Crucible Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis of Conflict.
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Conflict

Summary: The Crucible features many different types of conflict. John Proctor and Elizabeth's relationship have been hurt by Abigail and Proctor's relationship. Proctor being worried and defensive about his wife is a sign of fear. He doesn't want to hurt her.
English Conflict Essay

The Crucible features many different types of conflict. The Webster's dictionary defines conflict as to clash or to be antagonistic, incompatible or contradictory. Throughout act 1 there are many different instances of conflicting opinions and beliefs against religion, society, relationships and authority. I believe the main conflicts in act 1 are the conflicts caused by Betty's illness and the relationships within friends and family.

Much of the conflict in act 1 is caused by Betty's illness. The alarm is whether there is a connection between the devil and the sickness. Paris is one character who greatly fears that the society will think there is a link between the two and he warns to "speak nothing of unnatural causes." Paris's reputation is at risk; if the community discovers that his "own household is discovered to be the very centre of some obscene practice" that it may start further conflict...

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