The Crucible By Arthur Miller - 932 Words

In ancient Greece, Aristotle formulated a new format for drama where there would be a beginning, middle, and an end. As years went by, this format or structure became known as the five-act play. This structure contains five parts that allow a smooth transition throughout the play. These five parts include the exposition, the rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the denouement or resolution. Although Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, only contains four acts, it can be analyzed through a combination of acts into a five-act structure. Although in the typical five-act play Act I contains only the exposition, Miller uses this to incorporate part of the rising action.The introduction of the setting occurs, which is in a small†¦show more content†¦In Act II, however, the remainder of the rising action occurs. Hale came to the town of Salem due to the overwhelming amount of accusations. He questions Tituba who was the first victim accused. Shockingly, she revealed that the Devil attempted to force her to kill Mr. Parris. After the reveal of Tituba’s confession, a complete uproar in the town occurred, and many expressed concern and threat by the thought of witches. In addition to the many accusations, the Proctors learn of a false accusation of witchcraft against John’s wife, Elizabeth. The harsh fight against Abigail and her accusations will now be in full force.The beginning of the trials commence and this is where the conflict arises. Unwillingly, John faces the decision of whether to confess that he was guilty of committing lechery with Abigail, to save his wife, or keep quiet about the situation with Abby, which will hurt everyone around him. Elizabeth’s statement, â€Å"I think you must go to Salem, John. You must tell them it is a fraud,† lets the audience know that Elizabeth will support John through this harsh time. In the end, he chose to admit to adultery, sacrificing his reputation and good name in the town, due to the harsh fact that no