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    The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, is a play that is set in the 17th

    century Salem, Massachusetts, during the infamous Salem witch trials.


    The play revolves around a group of girls who falsely accuse innocent
    people of witchcraft. The play ends with the tragic deaths of many
    characters. In this essay, I will be discussing whether the deaths in The
    Crucible were justified, focusing on three characters: John Proctor, Giles
    Corey, and Rebecca Nurse.

    Firstly, let us consider John Proctor. Proctor is the protagonist of the play
    who is accused of witchcraft due to his affair with Abigail Williams, one of
    the girls who accuse innocent people of witchcraft. Despite being
    innocent, Proctor chooses to confess to the crime to save his wife,
    Elizabeth, from being accused. However, when he is asked to sign a
    confession, he tears it up, choosing to die rather than admitting to a crime
    he did not commit. This shows that Proctor believes that the deaths in the
    play are not justified, as he chooses to die for the truth rather than living a
    lie.

    As Proctor says, “I cannot mount the gibbet like a saint. It is a fraud. I am


    not that man. My honesty is broke, Elizabeth; I am no good man.
    Nothing’s spoiled by giving them this lie that were not rotten long before.”
    This quote shows that Proctor believes that the truth must be upheld and
    that living a lie is not worth it, even if it means his death.

    Secondly, let us consider Giles Corey. Corey is an elderly man who is


    accused of witchcraft due to his refusal to name a witness. When he is
    pressed with stones, he chooses to die without confessing, showing that
    he believes that the deaths in the play are not justified. As Corey says,
    “More weight.” These words show that Corey would rather die than betray
    his principles, and that he believes that the deaths in the play are not
    justified.

    Finally, let us consider Rebecca Nurse. Nurse is a kind, elderly woman who
    is falsely accused of witchcraft due to her reputation as a healer. Despite
    being innocent, she is convicted and hanged. As the play states, “And we
    will burn, we will burn together!”. This quote shows that Nurse believes
    that the deaths in the play are not justified, as she is willing to die
    alongside the other innocent people rather than betraying her principles.

    In conclusion, the deaths in The Crucible were not justified. John Proctor,
    Giles Corey, and Rebecca Nurse all believed that the truth must be
    upheld, even if it means their death. They believed that living a lie was
    not worth it, and that betraying their principles was not an option. The
    play serves as a warning against hysteria and the dangers of false
    accusations, showing the devastating consequences that can occur when
    people abandon reason and logic. The play serves as a reminder that the
    truth must be upheld, no matter the cost

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