Why Is Stress Important In The Crucible

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Stress and hysteria have been linked to many bad decisions in the past, but also many good things have come out of those bad. In a paradisiacal world, stress and pain would have no bounds, no John Proctors would be seen; John and Jane Does would be the norm. People need these stresses to become the best that they can be; some rise high in the face of the worst times of their lives, this play follows multiple of these heroes including Reverend Parris, Reverend Hale, and John Proctor. These men are pulchritudinous examples of how handling crazy “crucibles” can refine anyone to perfection.These crucibles, much like the ones used for smelting, can take something from worthless through extreme stress into sophisticated and tasteful; to the exact opposite repugnant, scandalous, and utterly detestable. …show more content…
“You will confess yourself or I will take you out and whip you to your death, Tituba!” (Miller. Reverend Parris) Even though Tituba is a slave woman something like this should not be done by a Reverend. Proving that he is willing to do anything to uphold his standings in the church, aside from his own morals. Parris is standing above his daughter's sick bed, looking distraught at the end of act two. At first it seems as if he is worried about his daughter feeling sadness or maybe helplessness. Looking deeper into what he is feeling tells a totally different story; one might see helplessness in a different way, he is helpless and worried that his reputation would be tarnished. Morals and pride can sometimes conflict with one another, but if the pride isn’t overcome and morals are thrown out the door; the worst will happen and the inner repugnance will shine above all