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face101
face101
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High School - 11th Grade

Why are some people, including John Proctor, inclined to stay away from the sabbath metting in "The Crucible"?

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Posted by face101 on Tuesday January 6, 2009 at 2:39 PM and tagged with crucible, john proctor, sabbath, the crucible.

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  1. jamiebird
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    High School - 11th Grade

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    The sabbath, a day of rest and devotion, is a religious experience which people use to celebrate their faith.  John Proctor, a man of deceit and lies, who cannot remember all of the ten commandments, cannot attend the sabbath due to his affair with Abigail. Not only would Proctor's attendance be an insult to the religion, but Proctor is also overtaken with guilt and anguish for his adultery.

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    Posted by jamiebird on Thursday January 8, 2009 at 2:17 PM