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... Now imagine that instead of losing your job you lose your life… This is how it was during the Salem Witch Trials, in reality and in Arthur Miller’s book The Crucible. ... The most influential was the hunger that many of the villagers of Salem had for power. Those people used the trials as a vehicle to gain their power. In the quest for power, if a proper vehicle arrives, even if it is a grossly unjust one, it is nearly impossible for people not to be absorbed by it.
Thomas Putnam’s is the most obvious example of a power hungry man. He uses any means necessary to gain power and influence. He yearns for power so he can improve his family’s reputation in the town. ...
Abigail William’s primary motive for assuming power is easy to find. ... At first, Abigail did not appear to intend to use the witch accusations as a means to gain John Proctor, along with power and influence in the community. ... Yet, she took advantage of the developments when it became apparent that she could gain much power from them.
Approximate Word count = 911
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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