Write a Literature and Play review on The Crucible .
Sources:
Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. ISBN: 978-0142437339
https://wiki.uiowa.edu/download/attachments/184886812/Crucible%20Script.pdf?api=v2 < Caution-https://wiki.uiowa.edu/download/attachments/184886812/Crucible%20Script.pdf?api=v2 The Crucible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLYIxQ1hi-E MLA Format Part one / 1st paper: *one to two paragraphs for each bullet. One precise paragraph is preferred. • Introduce—First paragraph will introduce us to the playwright and the history behind the play. Where was it first performed? Did it win any awards? Is there anything special to note about this play and its history? • Describe—Second paragraph should describe the play. What is the plot? Who are the characters? What is the conflict? (This is surface level—what you can see on the stage, not the “why” behind the script.) • Analyze—The third paragraph analyzes the play by breaking down the plot, the characters, critically thinking through the questions of “why” the different events or characters were written in, but try not to completely interpret it yet (that is paragraph 4). Are there literary devices used (symbolism, metaphors, flashbacks, allegories, imagery, etc.)? Who is the most important character (protagonist) and what does he or she want? Who or what stands in the protagonist’s way (antagonist)? Are all the characters necessary? Why or why not? • Interpret—The fourth paragraph interprets your analysis of the play. What does all this mean? What is the author trying to communicate and why? (The best way to describe the difference between analysis and interpretation is this: Analysis is, “the apple is brown, mushy, and sweet.” The interpretation would be, “the apple is rotting.”) • Judge—Paragraph five is all about your opinion. Did you like it? Why or why not? Be specific, not general Part 2 Second paper / ESSAY Write a research essay (1,250 words) written on one of the Crucible. Include a complete history of the play and the author, but go deeper. Explain the context of this play in society (does it reflect society?). You may use your review (part one / 1st paper) as a guide, but do not simply copy and paste (this will be flagged for plagiarism). Essays are expected to produce an argument, and then use the play to back up that argument (see example below). Whatever argument you choose; you must stick with that argument throughout the paper. Expectations: • The title should be creative and centered. Essay should free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics. [+15] • The paper should have a strong thesis* statement at the end of the introduction paragraph, with a topic sentence at the beginning of each additional paragraph that points back to the thesis. The paper must follow the HOT PEN formula. [+20] • Essay must be in third person, academic tone. Any use of personal pronouns will be marked down. [+15] • Essays must adhere to MLA formatting standards (signature block, 12-point font, TimesNewRoman font, double-spaced, 1” margins, and works cited page). [+5] • Essays should address literary devices (symbolism, metaphors, imagery, point of view, etc.) Here is a resource of various literary devices: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-devices/ [+5] • The essay must include citations from the play and at least three additional sources, including author/historical background. (This is worth 30% of the grade of this paper. Papers without citations will be marked down up to 30%.) [+30] • Apply critical thinking to the text by questioning it, analyzing it, evaluating it, arguing for or against a particular idea, or extending its argument (+10) \
