In the chapter, multiple crimes are mentioned. A teenager was strangled and had his head bashed in. A murder of another teenager in a similar fashion also occurred New Years day. Four men had also been killed in a similar way. The chapter also mentions Winnie Ruth Judd and her murders, whom the people suspected was behind the recent murders, as well Sam Sheppard murdering his wife. Emmett Till's murder, is mentioned as well.
The crimes that really happened were Winnie Ruth Judd's murders, Emmett Till's murder, and Sam Sheppard murdering his wife. The deaths of the teenagers and the four men were fiction.
The impact of interweaving the fiction of the novel with real events is that it grounds it and makes it feel more realistic, as if the events of the novel actually happened. This helps immerse the reader and make them emotionally connect with what is happening in the novel. An example of this is shown in the quote "In the poolrooms and in Tommy's Barbershop, the word was that Winnie Ruth Judd had struck again. The men laughed about it and repeated for the benefit of newcomers the story of how, in 1932, Winnie Ruth Judd had struck again" (Morrison 99). This blends real events with fiction, and makes the story feel more historical. Another example is demonstrated in the quote "The police said there had been a witness who thought he saw a "bushy-haired Negro" running from the schoolyard where the body was found. "The same bushy-haired Negro they saw when Sam Sheppard axed his wife" (Morrison 100). Once again, this quote ties together real events and incorporates them into the plot, making it more realistic.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Thursday, October 27, 2016
The symbolism of the limp is that he does not feel adequate and that he feels out of place. It also shows his broken image of himself and of his self worth. This quote shows this: "he acquired movements and habits to disguise what to him was a burning defect" (Morrison 62).
In the mirror Milkman sees himself as handsome, but lacking coherence and decisiveness. He feels aimless and directionless in life. This is shown in the quote "it was all very tentative, the way he looked, like man peeping around a corner of someplace he is not supposed to be, trying to make up his mind" (Morrison 69-70).
Milkman's self of self identity is skewed because he realizes that his mother does not really love him but saw him as a toy, and that other than Guitar he starts questioning all his relationships and thinks he has no connection to anyone in his family. This is supported by the quote "Now he questioned them. Questioned everybody" (Morrison 79) and "His mother had been portrayed not as a mother who simply adored her only son, but as an obscene child playing dirty games with whatever male was near" (Morrison 79).
This must have severely damaged his sense of self identity and self worth, as he feels isolated and that nobody cared about him for who he was. This is supported by the quote "He wondered if there was anyone in the world who liked him. Liked him for himself alone" (Morrison 79).
In the mirror Milkman sees himself as handsome, but lacking coherence and decisiveness. He feels aimless and directionless in life. This is shown in the quote "it was all very tentative, the way he looked, like man peeping around a corner of someplace he is not supposed to be, trying to make up his mind" (Morrison 69-70).
Milkman's self of self identity is skewed because he realizes that his mother does not really love him but saw him as a toy, and that other than Guitar he starts questioning all his relationships and thinks he has no connection to anyone in his family. This is supported by the quote "Now he questioned them. Questioned everybody" (Morrison 79) and "His mother had been portrayed not as a mother who simply adored her only son, but as an obscene child playing dirty games with whatever male was near" (Morrison 79).
This must have severely damaged his sense of self identity and self worth, as he feels isolated and that nobody cared about him for who he was. This is supported by the quote "He wondered if there was anyone in the world who liked him. Liked him for himself alone" (Morrison 79).
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Blog Post 3
Milkman was drawn to Pilate's house because he was fascinated by all the stories surrounding Pilates and his father banning him from visiting so he and Guitar chose to go to get some answers. This is supported by the quote "All those unbelievable but entirely possible stories about his father's sister- the woman his father had forbidden him to go near- had both of them spellbound" (Morrison 36).
He was also interested in finding more about his past. This is supported by the quote "at twelve met the boy who not only could liberate him, but could take him to the woman who had as much to do with his future as she had his past" (Morrison 36).
Milkman and Guitar observe Pilate's mannerisms, such as her gravelly voice, the smell, the bright light through the windows. "Pervading everything was the odor of pine and fermenting fruit" (Morrison 39).
They also observe her daughter Reba and grand daughter Hagar, which Milkman becomes enamored with. "But Milkman had no need to see her face; he had already fallen in love with her behind" (Morrison 43).
Milkman acts differently when he suddenly defends his and his family's name, despite being usually quite and reserved. He feels pride in his family. "Milkman, who had been unable to get one word out of his mouth after the foolish "Hi," heard himself shouting: "I'm a Dead! My mother's a Dead! My sisters. You and him ain't the only ones!"" (Morrison 38).
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Crucible Portfolio Act Four
Literary Term
Tragedy-A play dealing with tragic events building up and resulting in a disaster at the end.
"HALE: Woman, plead with him! He starts to rush out the door, and then goes back to her. Woman! It is pride, it is vanity. She avoids his eyes, and moves to the window. He drops to his knees. Be his helper! –what profit him to bleed? Shall the dust praise him? Shall the worms declare his truth? Go to him, take his shame away" (Miller 1334).
This quote is significant because it shows Hale pleading with Elizabeth right before Proctor is to be taken away to be executed. It's the culmination of the tragedy, where the main character is about to be killed. It shows that Elizabeth has already come to terms with what is going to happen, and Hale's futile attempt to stop it. It adds a somber tone, as it shows that no matter what, Proctor is going to die, and was probably added to make the reader understand that it was certain.
Quote
PROCTOR, with a cry of his whole soul: Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life. Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul, leave me my name! (Miller 1333).
This quote develops the plot as John Proctor decides to sacrifice himself and be executed, rather than falsely confess. This quote has thematic significance as it ties back to the concept of reputation and name that is established throughout the play. John Proctor realizes that if he confesses for witchcraft, which he is innocent of, he will be ruining his name. Also since many that were hanged did not confess, it would be dishonoring them by saying they were guilty. Ultimately he chooses to die, and save his name rather than do this. By doing this he gets to die with the moral high ground and spares his family from enduring shame.
Character
Judge Danforth
Description: Self righteous, obsessed with threats, paranoid, foolish, old, serious.
Purpose: He serves as a secondary antagonist to John Proctor, trying to hang the people accused of witchery or force them to confess, including his wife. He later turns against John as well.
Outcome: He has Proctor arrested and tried and tries to force him to confess, and when he refuses, has him hanged.
Tragedy-A play dealing with tragic events building up and resulting in a disaster at the end.
"HALE: Woman, plead with him! He starts to rush out the door, and then goes back to her. Woman! It is pride, it is vanity. She avoids his eyes, and moves to the window. He drops to his knees. Be his helper! –what profit him to bleed? Shall the dust praise him? Shall the worms declare his truth? Go to him, take his shame away" (Miller 1334).
This quote is significant because it shows Hale pleading with Elizabeth right before Proctor is to be taken away to be executed. It's the culmination of the tragedy, where the main character is about to be killed. It shows that Elizabeth has already come to terms with what is going to happen, and Hale's futile attempt to stop it. It adds a somber tone, as it shows that no matter what, Proctor is going to die, and was probably added to make the reader understand that it was certain.
Quote
PROCTOR, with a cry of his whole soul: Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life. Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul, leave me my name! (Miller 1333).
This quote develops the plot as John Proctor decides to sacrifice himself and be executed, rather than falsely confess. This quote has thematic significance as it ties back to the concept of reputation and name that is established throughout the play. John Proctor realizes that if he confesses for witchcraft, which he is innocent of, he will be ruining his name. Also since many that were hanged did not confess, it would be dishonoring them by saying they were guilty. Ultimately he chooses to die, and save his name rather than do this. By doing this he gets to die with the moral high ground and spares his family from enduring shame.
Character
Judge Danforth
Description: Self righteous, obsessed with threats, paranoid, foolish, old, serious.
Purpose: He serves as a secondary antagonist to John Proctor, trying to hang the people accused of witchery or force them to confess, including his wife. He later turns against John as well.
Outcome: He has Proctor arrested and tried and tries to force him to confess, and when he refuses, has him hanged.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Crucible Portfolio Act 3
Literary Term
Allegory-A narrative that contains a literal meaning and a hidden meaning that is a commentary.
"Giles, hesitates, then: Why, I - I cannot give you his name. Hathorne: And why not? Giles, hesitates, then bursts out: You know well why not! He'll lay in jail if I give his name!" (Miller 1299).
This is an allegory because it represents Miller facing the House Un-American Committee and refusing to name people who he knew were part of the communist party. This is significant because the whole play serves as an allegory for the Red Scare and mass hysteria and paranoia in general. It was incorporated because it was these events that inspired the play.
Quotation
"Danforth, reaches out and holds her face, then: Look at me! To your own knowledge, has John Proctor ever committed the crime of lechery? In a crisis of indecision she cannot speak, Answer my question! Is your husband a lecher! Elizabeth, faintly: No, sir." (Miller 1311).
This quote develops the plot as it ruins Proctor's argument that Abigail and the girls are lying about witchcraft, as well as dooms him. This also is ironic, as if she had told the truth instead of deciding to try to protect John's reputation then it would have protected him. This has thematic significance as it contributes to the theme of the play concerning the role of reputation in their lives. Elizabeth, who was considered to always tell the truth and never lies, ends up lying. This is done to try to protect John's reputation, showing what she is willing to do to save it. This also shows that reputation is considered more important than faith, which is a major theme, because she breaks a commandment by lying.
Character
John Proctor
Description: Tall, handsome, no nonsense, adulterer, hypocrite.
Purpose: He is the protagonist as he tries to expose Abigail for being a fraud and prove his wife's innocence as well as others who are tried by the court.
Outcome: John Proctor has a mental breakdown and denounces the town before being falsely arrested for being a witch.
Allegory-A narrative that contains a literal meaning and a hidden meaning that is a commentary.
"Giles, hesitates, then: Why, I - I cannot give you his name. Hathorne: And why not? Giles, hesitates, then bursts out: You know well why not! He'll lay in jail if I give his name!" (Miller 1299).
This is an allegory because it represents Miller facing the House Un-American Committee and refusing to name people who he knew were part of the communist party. This is significant because the whole play serves as an allegory for the Red Scare and mass hysteria and paranoia in general. It was incorporated because it was these events that inspired the play.
Quotation
"Danforth, reaches out and holds her face, then: Look at me! To your own knowledge, has John Proctor ever committed the crime of lechery? In a crisis of indecision she cannot speak, Answer my question! Is your husband a lecher! Elizabeth, faintly: No, sir." (Miller 1311).
This quote develops the plot as it ruins Proctor's argument that Abigail and the girls are lying about witchcraft, as well as dooms him. This also is ironic, as if she had told the truth instead of deciding to try to protect John's reputation then it would have protected him. This has thematic significance as it contributes to the theme of the play concerning the role of reputation in their lives. Elizabeth, who was considered to always tell the truth and never lies, ends up lying. This is done to try to protect John's reputation, showing what she is willing to do to save it. This also shows that reputation is considered more important than faith, which is a major theme, because she breaks a commandment by lying.
Character
John Proctor
Description: Tall, handsome, no nonsense, adulterer, hypocrite.
Purpose: He is the protagonist as he tries to expose Abigail for being a fraud and prove his wife's innocence as well as others who are tried by the court.
Outcome: John Proctor has a mental breakdown and denounces the town before being falsely arrested for being a witch.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Portfolio Crucible Act Two
Literary Term
Irony: a sentence that has a literal meaning and an implied meaning that is opposite to the literal meaning.
Quotation
"Why, Abigail Williams charge her" (Miller 1281). This quote solidifies Abigail's position as the antagonist and turns John Proctor into the protagonist.
This is because Abigail is now trying to get Elizabeth hanged and has succeeded in getting her arrested. John Proctor is now in the position of trying to save her life and expose Abigail for fraud. This develops the plot because a clear conflict is presented, with Abigail against Proctor. This has thematic significance as one of the themes of the crucible is reputation, and Proctor must now clear his wife's reputation, and is struggling with his own reputation being tarnished by cheating with Abigail. Also he must expose Abigail and destroy her reputation as a righteous person who is cleansing the village of evil.
Character
Abigail Williams
Description: Jealous, vindictive, manipulative, young, beautiful.
Purpose: She is the antagonist of the story, using the hysteria over witches to try to get Elizabeth Proctor hanged so she can be with John.
Outcome: Elizabeth Proctor gets arrested for witchcraft.
Irony: a sentence that has a literal meaning and an implied meaning that is opposite to the literal meaning.
"Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor s goods,
nor make unto thee any graven image. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain; thou
shalt have no other gods before me. With some hesitation: Thou shalt remember the Sabbath Day
and keep it holy. Pause. Then: Thou shalt honor thy father and mother. Thou shalt not bear false
witness. He is stuck. He counts back on his fingers, knowing one is missing. Thou shalt not make
unto thee any graven image" (Miller 1277).
This quote is a demonstration of irony, as Proctor is trying to prove he is a good Christian by listing his commandments, but is unable to list the commandment about adultery. This is ironic because Proctor previously cheated on his wife Elizabeth with Abigail.
This quote is a demonstration of irony, as Proctor is trying to prove he is a good Christian by listing his commandments, but is unable to list the commandment about adultery. This is ironic because Proctor previously cheated on his wife Elizabeth with Abigail.
Quotation
"Why, Abigail Williams charge her" (Miller 1281). This quote solidifies Abigail's position as the antagonist and turns John Proctor into the protagonist.
This is because Abigail is now trying to get Elizabeth hanged and has succeeded in getting her arrested. John Proctor is now in the position of trying to save her life and expose Abigail for fraud. This develops the plot because a clear conflict is presented, with Abigail against Proctor. This has thematic significance as one of the themes of the crucible is reputation, and Proctor must now clear his wife's reputation, and is struggling with his own reputation being tarnished by cheating with Abigail. Also he must expose Abigail and destroy her reputation as a righteous person who is cleansing the village of evil.
Character
Abigail Williams
Description: Jealous, vindictive, manipulative, young, beautiful.
Purpose: She is the antagonist of the story, using the hysteria over witches to try to get Elizabeth Proctor hanged so she can be with John.
Outcome: Elizabeth Proctor gets arrested for witchcraft.
Portfolio Crucible Act Two
Literary Term
Irony: a sentence that has a literal meaning and an implied meaning that is opposite to the literal meaning.
Quotation
"Why, Abigail Williams charge her" (Miller 1281). This quote solidifies Abigail's position as the antagonist and turns John Proctor into the protagonist.
This is because Abigail is now trying to get Elizabeth hanged and has succeeded in getting her arrested. John Proctor is now in the position of trying to save her life and expose Abigail for fraud. This develops the plot because a clear conflict is presented, with Abigail against Proctor. This has thematic significance as one of the themes of the crucible is reputation, and Proctor must now clear his wife's reputation, and is struggling with his own reputation being tarnished by cheating with Abigail. Also he must expose Abigail and destroy her reputation as a righteous person who is cleansing the village of evil.
Character
Abigail Williams
Description: Jealous, vindictive, manipulative, young, beautiful.
Purpose: She is the antagonist of the story, using the hysteria over witches to try to get Elizabeth Proctor hanged so she can be with John.
Outcome: Elizabeth Proctor gets arrested for witchcraft.
Irony: a sentence that has a literal meaning and an implied meaning that is opposite to the literal meaning.
"Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor s goods,
nor make unto thee any graven image. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain; thou
shalt have no other gods before me. With some hesitation: Thou shalt remember the Sabbath Day
and keep it holy. Pause. Then: Thou shalt honor thy father and mother. Thou shalt not bear false
witness. He is stuck. He counts back on his fingers, knowing one is missing. Thou shalt not make
unto thee any graven image" (Miller 1277).
This quote is a demonstration of irony, as Proctor is trying to prove he is a good Christian by listing his commandments, but is unable to list the commandment about adultery. This is ironic because Proctor previously cheated on his wife Elizabeth with Abigail.
This quote is a demonstration of irony, as Proctor is trying to prove he is a good Christian by listing his commandments, but is unable to list the commandment about adultery. This is ironic because Proctor previously cheated on his wife Elizabeth with Abigail.
Quotation
"Why, Abigail Williams charge her" (Miller 1281). This quote solidifies Abigail's position as the antagonist and turns John Proctor into the protagonist.
This is because Abigail is now trying to get Elizabeth hanged and has succeeded in getting her arrested. John Proctor is now in the position of trying to save her life and expose Abigail for fraud. This develops the plot because a clear conflict is presented, with Abigail against Proctor. This has thematic significance as one of the themes of the crucible is reputation, and Proctor must now clear his wife's reputation, and is struggling with his own reputation being tarnished by cheating with Abigail. Also he must expose Abigail and destroy her reputation as a righteous person who is cleansing the village of evil.
Character
Abigail Williams
Description: Jealous, vindictive, manipulative, young, beautiful.
Purpose: She is the antagonist of the story, using the hysteria over witches to try to get Elizabeth Proctor hanged so she can be with John.
Outcome: Elizabeth Proctor gets arrested for witchcraft.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Literary Term
Antithesis: Using two lines with contrasting meanings to create a balance between the opposite qualities. "Her concentrated desire destroys his smile." (Miller 1246)
Thid line is used by Miller as an antithesis.The significance of this line is that it highlights Abigail's desire and love for Proctor, and shows his disdain towards her affection. This serves to establishes the relationship between Proctor and Abigail and hints at their past relationship.
Quotation Elation
"This woman must be hanged! She must be taken and hanged!" (Miller 1260). This quote develops the plot as it shows how the events that are unfolding have high stakes significance, as it becomes a matter of life and death for Tituba.
This is because if she does not "confess", Tituba will be killed for being a witch. This shows that the characters are in danger of being killed for their acts in the forest and that it is no game. This also shows the air of hysteria and paranoia that is developing in Salem. This quote demonstrates that the people are turning against each other as it would lead Tituba to naming innocent people to save her life. The fact that a life already is one the line foreshadows that other characters may end up dead and that Putnam, who uttered the line, is already consumed by fear, which may soon spread and end up causing more deaths.
Characters
Reverend Parris
Description: Self serving, self centered, widower, middle aged.
Purpose: He serves to get the plot started, as he discovers the girls dancing in the woods and summoning Parris to Salem.
Outcome: He summons reverend Hale to investigate if his daughter's comatose state is caused by witchcraft.
Antithesis: Using two lines with contrasting meanings to create a balance between the opposite qualities. "Her concentrated desire destroys his smile." (Miller 1246)
Thid line is used by Miller as an antithesis.The significance of this line is that it highlights Abigail's desire and love for Proctor, and shows his disdain towards her affection. This serves to establishes the relationship between Proctor and Abigail and hints at their past relationship.
Quotation Elation
"This woman must be hanged! She must be taken and hanged!" (Miller 1260). This quote develops the plot as it shows how the events that are unfolding have high stakes significance, as it becomes a matter of life and death for Tituba.
This is because if she does not "confess", Tituba will be killed for being a witch. This shows that the characters are in danger of being killed for their acts in the forest and that it is no game. This also shows the air of hysteria and paranoia that is developing in Salem. This quote demonstrates that the people are turning against each other as it would lead Tituba to naming innocent people to save her life. The fact that a life already is one the line foreshadows that other characters may end up dead and that Putnam, who uttered the line, is already consumed by fear, which may soon spread and end up causing more deaths.
Characters
Reverend Parris
Description: Self serving, self centered, widower, middle aged.
Purpose: He serves to get the plot started, as he discovers the girls dancing in the woods and summoning Parris to Salem.
Outcome: He summons reverend Hale to investigate if his daughter's comatose state is caused by witchcraft.
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