Individual Moral Integrity and Its Absence in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller

Morality is the difference between good and evil. It is the determination of what should be done and what should not be done; or what is right and what is wrong. Morality influences both behavior and motivation. All people live according to a set of moral concepts, especially for religious people. This is reflected in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It is the Puritan city of Salem, Massachusetts, and the witch hunt. Many people are falsely accused of witchcraft. Individual moral integrity and its absence are exemplified by Arthur Miller in The Crucible. The fear of witchcraft surrounds Puritan society and thus creates a rule of the people.

The destiny of the city depends on the morale of its inhabitants. John Proctor and the Reverend Hale are key figures in the condemnation of witch trials; Abigail, Judge Danforth and his supporters are in power. Although attempts to wipe out Salem with a supposed witchcraft had to end, the individual's responsibility was to ensure that the majority was not completely destroyed by mass hysteria. In this story, key people must make decisions that challenge their beliefs and ethics. You must choose to do the right thing and fight the lie or do something wrong and yield to the lie to save your life. Elizabeth Proctor is one of those people who fought for the truth, then she; In my opinion, the most moral person in history. Elizabeth is the wife of John Proctor, who is reserved, honest, slow to complain and respectful. She and her husband share a strict respect for justice and moral principles. He must have great confidence in his own moral concepts and skills, his sense of justice, even if this principle clashes with strict Christian doctrine.

She is known throughout the city for being a very Christian woman, who knows all her commandments. Every time her husband is confused or hesitant, she guides him on the path of righteousness. For example, she urges him to end the witch trials by exposing the truth about Abigail's sinful and deceitful ways. If your husband has to decide whether to murder or confess a witch, he does not want you to indulge in a corrupt and unfair society. Although she does not want to lose her husband, she does not lose her morality and her beliefs. Even if Proctor decides to die, instead of signing a confession that would have been a lie, he does not try to fight his decision, but shows respect for his good decision when he says, "Now it's okay. " God forbid, I take it away! "This shows that not only your, but also her husband's moral was very important. Of all the characters in the Crucible, Elizabeth proved to be the most moral. In a society in which the norm must be charged or accused, she decided to respect her morality, even if that meant her disappearance. She made a decision that was good in her eyes. "There are often real moral tests where people are tempted to cheat, slander or exploit, few that really succeed. " This assertion came true, especially during the witch hunt, but Elizabeth Proctor appeared as a person who managed to defend their bases and protect their ways.

The lack of moral integrity shown by the characters at work creates a chain of destructive events. Because of Reverend Paris's concern for socialism and political power, the actions of Abigail and her followers went unpunished. This puts the city of Salem in a whirlwind of lies. A domino effect affects the multiplication of charges. Abigail manages the property and receives the faithful. This group has no respect for themselves or others. The inhabitants of the city and especially the girls danced and fed in masses. Many friends and neighbors are cynically disinherited and mercilessly executed for blindness and low morals. In The Crucible, individual moral integrity contributes to the happy separation of Salem. John Proctor and the Reverend Hale take a stand against authority figures and public morals. By alerting the public to the failure of the company, Proctor and Hale stop the Mafia government. Without the rebellious attitude of some, it would have deprived innocent victims of fundamental rights such as life, freedom and the pursuit of happiness.