In your final writing assignment for
The Crucible, focus on the theme of evil. In a
detailed two-paragraph post, discuss something or someone from today's society that you would
a) consider evil, or
b) others may consider evil, though you believe it's misunderstood/mislabeled. Use your Google and your noodle. In addition,
compare this present day example to the "evil" that may or may not have been present in Salem (be specific - mention characters!) during the events of the play. Be sure to include a creative yet appropriate title, a suitable picture, a link to an outside web site, and a quote from the play. Questions to get you thinking:
- Can a person be completely evil? Or is it just that their actions are evil? Or their mind?
- Who, if anyone, was evil in Salem, in your opinion? Explain your position.
- Do people commit evil acts of their own will or does their environment influence them?
- Why was Danforth so sure that Proctor was evil when he was just trying to tell the truth?
- Does evil exist in our world today? How is it different from how it seemed to pervade in Salem?
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