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Vengeance and Jealousy in The Crucible: Themes of Deceit and Hidden Secrets

Explore the themes of vengeance and jealousy in Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible. Dive into the web of lies and deceit woven by characters seeking revenge and driven by envy. Unravel hidden secrets that lead to tragic consequences in the Salem witch trials. Discover how jealousy fuels destructive behavior and how the quest for vengeance distorts reality. Witness the power of truth amidst a backdrop of suspicion and hysteria. This analysis delves into the dark depths of human emotions and the consequences of unchecked desires in a society consumed by fear and persecution.

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Vengeance and Jealousy in The Crucible: Themes of Deceit and Hidden Secrets

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  1. THE CRUCIBLE

  2. VENGEANCE “I’ll tell you what’s walking Salem—vengeance is walking Salem. We are what we always were in Salem, but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and common vengeance writes the law! This warrant’s vengeance! I’ll not give my wife to vengeance!” — Proctor (Act II, p.77) “On wrongs, swift vengeance waits.” -Alexander Pope

  3. ~SINFUL~ “Until an hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven.” – Hale (Act II, p. 59) “By that sin fell the angels.” -William Shakespeare The cross and bible represent the church, which was very prominent throughout “The Crucible.”

  4. JEALOUSY “You did, you did! You drank a charm to kill John Proctor’s wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!” – Betty (Act I, p. 19) “Spoke or silent, a promise is surely made. And she may dote on it now-I am sure she does-and thinks to kill me, then take my place.” – Elizabeth (Act II, p.61) Abigail Williams, (far left), wanted Elizabeth Proctor, (far right), deadbecause she was in love with her husband, John Proctor (middle). Abigail was jealous.

  5. DECEIT... LIES... HIDDEN SECRETS... TRUTH “Aye, sir. She swears she never saw Satan; nor any spirit, vague or clear, that Satan may have sent to hurt her. And she declares her friends are lying now.” – Proctor (Act III, p. 99) The photo on the left is of Mary Warren and John Proctor. Mary attempted to confess to the church that she and the other girls had indeed lied. The photo on the right is of a church, which was a prominent symbol throughout the play.

  6. Works Cited Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York: Penguin Books, 1976

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