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Throughout the story the syntax and structure of sentences promotes this theme. Short and to the point sentences and observations made by Proctor and Elizabeth prove that they are not out to create stories and lies for revenge or retribution but make only observations based on fact. They seek justice and do not mix it with revenge.
On the contrary people such as Abigail, Danforth, and Parris use long sentences and sentences that mimic rambling, as they produce stories lies or false accusations.
John Proctors ethic's and refusal to let the affair with Abigail continue prove his justice is apparent. He is not worried about revenge toward Abigail or even Elizabeth. Elizabeth is also an example of a character that portrays her ethics as she does not seek revenge or retribution toward John as one would see fit. She uses justice and continues to love Proctor even if she is a little uneasy.
John Proctor- Who seeks justice for the Salem girls and Elizabeth who was soon accused of withcraft.
Betty- Who wants justice and saw the wrong Abigail was doing. Since she was too young to make a big difference she just pretended to be unconscious. Even though she didn't actively seek justice she did see where wrong was done.
Elizabeth- Who was seeking justice with John instead of revenge she tried to trust him and love him even after his mistakes.
The dominate appeal for logos comes from Proctor He tries to achieve understanding amongst parties in discussion by pointing out simple facts. He does so particularly effectively with Rev. Parris in Act I when Putnam is getting pushy. Putnam tries to throw his land weight around to get his way and Proctor reminds him: You cannot command Mr. Parris. We vote by name in this society, not by acreage. Further in the text, Putnam challenges Proctor for not being at church, again Proctor comes in with a fact, a truth: There are many others who stay away from church these days because he hardly ever mentions God anymore.
Abigail- Who was seeking revenge against Elizebeth because she wants John Proctor. She sees it as justice because she believes John Proctor still loves her
Thomas Putnam- who seeks retribution against Nurse because she did not vote for his candidate for Pastor. He sees it as justice because he believes his candidate should have won for pastor.
Mrs. Putnam- who seeks retribution for the death of her 7 infants, she claims it is justice, but it is revenge.
The pathos or emotional appeal for this theme can come most directly from Abigail who roots her anger in revenge and retribution towards Elizabeth. Abigail's motives are rooted from her emotional instability that was caused by her affair with Proctor. Therefore she acts only upon emotion, with the inclusion of wit and deceitfulness.
This book parallels with McCarthyism in many ways and helps the audience to better understand both McCarthyism and the theme of Justice vs. Revenge and Retribution. McCarthy based his accusations on getting above his competetors such as Abigail who produced accusations of witchcraft in order to do away with Elizabeth. Although both believed their actions were in the name of justice it was rooted in spite and revenge. As the blame game begins during McCarthyism one after another is blamed for communism.This parallels with Abigail blaming Elizabeth and starting a chain reaction. If one had a grievence with someomone they simply accused that person of witchcraft.
The exigence in writing the crucible included the problem of the Red Scare that horrified Americans in the 1950's. McCarthyism and John McCarthy's (as well as others of the time) tendency to step on people in order to gain political, social, or economical power was also rhetorical exigence that played a part in the crucible.
The audience mainly included people directly affected by McCarthyism and the Red Scare but it also includes almost anyone because of the book's relataeability through themes that still affect everyone today such as; hysteria, pride, unity, exclusion, order, justice, and many others.
Some of the characters in the story saw justice when the audience saw revenge and retribution. So when does it become justice? Is it considered justice in the eyes of the court such as Danforth thought? Is it considered justice in the eyes of God which is what the people and Hale wanted? Is it justice in the eyes of righteousness such as Proctor and his fight for his wife? Towards the end of the story when the audience can see everyone's motives and true stance Miller makes it known that your true motives are what determine weather it is truely justice that we seek, or revenge.
This theme can also be parallel to actions of people today. Abigail saught justice for herself but it was rooted in revenge and spite. People in search of justice can often find themselves rooted in retribution or revenge, such as a sibling telling his or her parents about the actions of their sibling. Although he or she might want the parents to see it as justice, they often tell out of retribution or revenge and disguise it as justice. This is a adolescent example of the parallelism with the theme but it is true for all ages.