Tag Archives: Abigail

The Crucible and Its Characters

Self-restriction, when given considerable amounts of power becomes limited and in some cases non-existent. Characters in Miller’s “The Crucible” have come to attain power either through, or because of the Salem witch trials, but also have become corrupt with that power. Abigail, Mary Warren, and Judge Danforth all have the power to decide who lives […]

An Essay on Fear Relating to “The Crucible”

This is a test of the power of Fear to drive a person to extreme and irrational actions. In Crusculus there are many examples of this; as Abigail accusing the innocent people, ignoring Danforth’s testimony, dropping Proctor’s name, Hala trying to save the damned. Although Crucible is a poem, it has many and very important […]

Book Review: Abigail Adams: A Biography

Abigail Adams is descended from one of the founding mothers of the United States of America. From humble beginnings and meager education he found a way to elevate himself and his family beyond the imaginations of men. He took seriously his duty to the family farm and nurtured his children, expending every iota of energy […]