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In all three of the works, there are several different similarities. These similarities include the main characters are all women and the women are dissatisfied with their marriage. Meanwhile, there are also differences in the development of the characterization. Characterization can be expressed in several different ways which include who is in the story, who is the speaker of the story, and etc. For example, in the play “Trifles,” the characterization was developed from the conversations of Mrs. Hales and Mrs. Peters. In the quote, “Wright was close. I think maybe that's why she kept so much to herself. She didn't even belong to the Ladies' Aid. I suppose she felt she couldn't do her part, and then you don't enjoy things when you feel shabby. I heard she used to wear pretty clothes and be lively, when she was Minnie
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But that-oh, that was thirty years ago,” said Mrs. Hale, this quote was also used to describe examples of characterization. It can also be used to describe the fact that another character is assisting the reader in knowing who Mrs. Wright was and who she is now, which is part of characterization. In the short story “Story of an Hour,” the story is written in third person and the speaker is not in the story; for example, the quote “She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength.” This is an excellent example how the speaker assists in the characterization of Mrs. Mallard. The significance of the story being written in third person is that the main character is not speaking, her character is still developed in a precise way. In contrast to “Trifles,” the person describing Mrs. Mallard is not in the story, while Mrs. Hales and Mrs. Peters are in the story. In “My Wicked Wicked Ways,” the speaker is also speaking in third person such as the quote “She is not crying. She cannot look into the lens because the sun is bright” and as well as first person phrases such as the quote “This is me she is
Reverend Hale admits to himself that he may have started the witch trials in Salem, feeling guilty Hale strives to save anyone that he can from being hung. After some time, Reverend Hale realizes that the witch accusations are driven by ulterior motives. He feels guilty because he is the one who confirmed that the presence of the devil is in the town of Salem, causing fear to overcome many people. Hale exclaims, “There is blood on my head! Can you not see the blood on my head!!”(Miller 131). He believes that because he started the unjust trials he is the one to blame for the execution of innocents. Hale is convinced that if he had never gotten involved then the witch trials may have never occurred. In an attempt to fix the problem he created,
“I’m sick of this house” (75) exclaims 15 year old, revolutionary-minded Helen McBride. Living in a house with 11 other children was not the lifestyle she had in mind. Having her own beliefs suppressed by her mother was not what she wanted in life. Helen, feeling crowded and controlled, leaves her home and does not look back.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a literature work with a very suspenseful tone that has multiple dynamic characters throughout. Both the play and the movie support this statement. Arthur Miller creates characters that change dramatically throughout the play, John Hale being the most dynamic. Reverend Hale not only changes his opinions but also his attitude towards the people of Salem by the end of the plot.
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react"(unknown). What happens to you in life is mainly your fault, sure there are conditions you can't control. For decades women have sat back and accepted life as it is until something didn't go their way.Very few women actually fought for what they wanted in life. Abby exhibits positive ethics in the play “ The Crucible” written by A. Miller, because she empowers females , utilizes emotion, and upholds her personal beliefs.
Truth is oftentimes glazed over or obscured by the sweet words of the manipulator, and the journey to discover it is painful in the mental aspect by challenging one’s mindset or morals. To those who have faith in truth, however, it can be a savior shining a light onto the path of righteousness. In the play The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, the eloquent lies of a single girl by the name of Abigail expands into full-blown witch trials where minister Reverend Hale is brought in to examine the markings of those tainted by the Devil. Within his time spent in the ominous village of Salem, the lies exposed to him begin to query his life-long standings of the Bible and God. As he further uncovers the truths, Hale’s role in the Salem Witch Trials undergoes a dramatic transformation from a certain accuser, to a precarious bystander, to the defender of the tried.
Spells, chants, potions? Dealing with the Devil? Selling one’s soul? Witchcraft is a life altering accusation that could lead to execution. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, the talk of witchcraft is flowing throughout Salem, Massachusetts. Called to hunt for the Devil is Reverend John Hale, a master in witchcraft. Reverend Hale’s character changes dramatically as the sequences of events surrounding the Salem witch trials unfold.
In U.S. history the roles of society were decide by gender, men’s role was mostly the same throughout history, but the women’s role changed slowly over time. There was many women who were fighting to change their roles and one such woman is Anne Marbury Hutchinson. In “Divine Rebel” Selma R. Williams tells the story of Anne Hutchinson, who was a Puritan woman of the late 1500s, and researched informations was hard to find. She was often described as a woman who did not fit the ideal woman mold and she did nothing to force herself into such a mold. Anne Hutchinson is described differently in the textbook that was assigned to our class as well as a few similarities. Anne Hutchinson may
Reverend John Hale from Beverly, Massachusetts was summoned to Salem, a town full of supposed witches, manipulative children, a corrupt government, and depraved leaders, yet he takes on an impossible task of saving the wicked from themselves. Playwright Arthur Miller's 1950’s play, The Crucible, displays static character John Hale as a determined, willing, young man who stays true to his morals and remains righteous and compassionate throughout the work. Beginning to end, John Hale exhibits consistent traits as an eager and zealous individual, although at times ingenuous; additionally, Hale displays honesty and morality through the four Acts that complete his compassionate and trusting personality.
In closing, Mrs. Mallard underwent a number of changes throughout “Story of an Hour.” Her emotions and outlook on life changed a couple of times during the story. Additionally, the way she looked and her appearance was not consistent all through the literary work. Lastly, her state of being even changed at the end of the story, which may be one of the largest changes a character can face. After seeing all of the ways that Mrs. Mallard changed, we can infer that the protagonist of this work was a very dynamic
The men in this story are mocking the women, because they do not expect the women to know anything of importance, and to only know their “womanly” duties, which are deemed unimportant. Another similarity between the two works are the changes that the women undergo towards the end of the plays. In “Trifles”, the women, Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale, are stuck with the choice of aiding a murderer that was in an abusive relationship, or to tell their husbands what they have found:
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The discovery of individuality and following unjust social hierarchies, two dissimilar theme’s that are prominent in E.M Forster’s Room with a view. Lucy Honeychurch, a leading role in the novel, travels to Florence, Italy with her Cousin Charlotte. Their intensions were simple, travel to the beautiful city experience what it has to offer and leave more enlightened by the beauty they experience. However it all changed, the young women were not aware of the life altering events that were to occur during this peculiar yet clarifying week. A week not only to open her her sheltered mind but realize who she was with out the looming vexation of social class. The contrasting views and individualistic becoming of age were
Also, each play has women making decision for other women. This is human nature at its finest. People want to make decisions for other people. It is a basic desire to want to sway another person’s opinion. Even when teaching another person, opinions are passed along through most lessons. Control can be explicit or subliminal. Telling your wife, she can’t behave a certain way would be explicit. Saying “Women are used to worrying over trifles” has a more subliminal tone. Both plays are about control of women and their actions. In one play the woman are expected to give into men’s judgment, while in the other the women are generally ignored. Both plays have women portrayed as play things that are not meant to have
My main takeaway from the Quality Project is that writing quality poetry is hard. Sure, I already knew that writing poetry was difficult, but this project further ingrained that fact in my brain. To add to this, I also gained a deeper appreciation for poetry and poets. By realizing just how difficult writing poems can be, I was able to be more impressed by people who make a living off of writing. Another thing I took away from this project is that I can be good at managing my time. At the beginning of the Quality Project, I was a bit nervous because I’ve procrastinated on many long-term projects before. However, as the Quality Project progressed, I became more and more comfortable with the long-term aspect of it. I managed my time wisely, trying to follow the plan outlined in my proposal, and it paid off. I’m pleasantly surprised by the time management abilities I used and developed over the course of this project.
Socrates, a Greek philosopher once said: "Each one must know himself." Unfortunately, most of us are not aware of our true character. Social conventions are the main cause making us repress what we really think and feel. Only when unexpected events happen, we do have an opportunity to take a close look at our hidden self. "The Story of An Hour" by Kate Chopin reflects the dramatic development process of Mrs. Mallard's character through the death of her husband; it demonstrates that the true identity cannot be sheltered forever.