Crucible‚ Judge Danforth said ‚ “A person is either with this court or he must be counted against it” (Miller). This quote represented Danforth’s character as he has a very narrow form of justice‚ either right or wrong. This quote foreshadowed the sentencing of John Proctor. Although Proctor was known as a good man in the townspeople’s eyes‚ Danforth only sees his guilt and devilish ways. Some characteristics of being an effective judge is being fair‚ having courage‚ and impartiality. Judge Danforth
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of a life by trial in law; said person is the judge of the court system. A judge safeguards the law and holds the power of a god. Judges have left their mark throughout history by writing it themselves. The Salem Witch Trials are one of the nation’s most notorious cases of mass hysteria. Upwards of 150 people were accused and sent to trial. A judge would hear these trials and then choose life or death for these men and women. Only an effective judge should be placed in such a position where one can
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November 25‚ 2014 MS. HELEN JOY LORIEGA-RIVERA Judge Miss Education 2014 Madam: The Education Student Council is requesting your precious time to have a deliberation with us regarding the result of the Miss Education Closed-Door Pageant. After a meeting last November 17‚ 2014‚ the council have decided to have an appeal to review your decision in the result of Miss Education 2014 for the following considerations: a. number 10 was consistent to be the first in both rounds but was not given the
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Ihan Nur Ali 11FMC Assignment 1 ; Hale ’s letter to Danforth Reverand John Hale 14 Jacobs Road London NW10 9EC Judge Danforth 64 Zoo Lane Witchcraft Street WC7 DEV 09/12/14 Dear Judge Danforth‚ Your Excellency‚ Judge Danforth. You know‚ I have graduated from Harvard College and I am an expert in all things witchcraft and the supernatural. When I first arrived in Salem‚ I was tangled in a web of lies and a sheet of deception. In this trial‚ I believe
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Deputy Governor Danforth and Judge Hathorne * The two characters could be seen as a representation of Senator McCarthy‚ given the similarities between them‚ including a deep rooted phobia. * Parris plays a part in influencing their decisions in court – ‘The Devil lives on such confidences!’ . However‚ in Act 4 when it is clear to Parris that they will not confess‚ they do not listen to his pleas to delay the hangings‚ Danforth calling him ‘a brainless man’. * Their fear and insecurity
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give evidence of the girls lies‚ he accuses Danforth of not using evidence. Danforth tells Proctor if people are accused of being witches then it’s “Ipso facto” and they are guilty (103). Francis Nurse then gives a petition to Danforth. Instead of looking at it as evidence he tells Hathorne to “arrest for examination” the 91 names on the petition (97). Danforth cannot think of the girls as a lie because his behavior prevents him.
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Danforth is a very authoritative character throughout the play and is often the one to regain order in times of chaos. He is a key character in the play‚ used by Miller to engage the audience. As he begins to believe Mary Warren that it was all lies‚ it gives the audience hope‚ and builds up the suspense leaving the audience wanting to know what will happen next. From the very beginning of the act it is clear that due to the respect he has managed to gain and his high position in the court he
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pretend that she in any way enables visitation between Jamie and I. The mother is no stranger to perjury and without Katie it will just be a ‘he said‚ she said’ situation. Katie has never spoken directly to the Court although she did send a letter to Judge Lukemire outlining the vindictive actions that the mother was doing to her. Katie really doesn’t need to say anything; her presence alone will change the mother and Camp’s strategy. The mother signed an affidavit stating that she was legally
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manner of characterization is best shown in the relationship between Reverend John Hale and Deputy Governor Danforth. Each is objectified to the events in Salem as they come into the situation with no attachments to any of the other characters and are unfamiliar with any of their mannerisms or personalities. Hale is a well-read minister who relies upon his books. Danforth is a reputable judge who relies on consistent input and prodding. Both of these men enter the trials with very similar goals. The
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Governor Danforth was afraid to admit he was wrong when accusing people of witchcraft. In the play‚ Danforth was the judge that determined who was a witch in Salem and who was not. If someone was accused of being a witch and they admitted to it they got to live. However if someone was accused of being a witch and denied it they were hung or killed. In the play‚ Danforth had already made the decision that 12 people were witches that did not admit it and they were killed. Later on Danforth saw and knew
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