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How does Arthur Miller create sympathy for John Proctor
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How does Arthur Miller create Sympathy for John Proctor? Arthur Miller creates sympathy for John Proctor by using an array of techniques, for instance symbolism. I will also look at how Miller affects the plot of the story to create sympathy for John Proctor. The Crucible was based on a real life tragedy, the witch-hunts that occurred in Salem. Miller wants us to feel sympathy for proctor because otherwise there would be no need for such a formidable ending. There are several reasons why we might not feel sympathy for John Proctor. The fact that he lied to his family and children and had an affair with Abigail contributes to these reasons. His behaviour was seen as criminal because of the community he lived in. They were strict Christians, which meant he had broken two of the Ten Commandments, which is a sin. We may feel sympathy for John Proctor because...
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