Need quotes and character analysis on the theme of 'Power' for the Comparative section of the English Exam 2023?
this bitch has got you; find all you need to kill these exams with the description of literary symbols, characterisations and supported (easily memorisable) evidence.
Comp TR – The Crucible & The Dressmaker
Comparison:
The abuse of and misguided use of power….
The Crucible The Dressmaker
Symbolism of the Courthouse -Act III Pettyman -Political
SD: ‘The vestry room of the Salem meeting
house, now serving as the anteroom of the ‘touches women, leans close to
General Court’ – blurred lined between religion them…..turn them back when they saw
and the law.
them coming’
‘The room is empty….solemn, even forbidding’ -
morally empty?
‘abusive and dishonest man’
Danforth – Religious (Legal)
- Unyielding Pettyman – name, petty/man – mean
- Dogmatic spirited
- Uncompromising
- Autocratic Marigold: ‘You used to make me sick
- Self-interested Evan….Tilly Dunnage cured me’
- Proponent of fear - Had money saved up to send to son,
suggestion that Pettyman used this.
“I should hang ten thousands that dared to rise (stole all my money??)
against the law”
Molly: ‘He wouldn’t let them tell me where
‘While I speak God’s law I will not crack its voice you were. When he couldn’t have his son
with whimpering”
anymore, I couldn’t have you’
“It is my duty to tell you this’ – play God.
Beula H – Social
“Do you know that near to four hundred are in
- ‘Beula Harridene, skinny and mean,
the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon were manning the Saturday
my signature?” p80 morning street stall’ p.35
- ‘I’ve written to your superiors again
“You will confess yourself or you will hang!” and this time I’ve told them
everything’
“Postponement now speaks a floundering on - ‘McSwiney’s – ‘bludger and thief’
my part; reprieve or pardon must cast doubt - ‘those McSwiney’s! I saw them…
upon the guilt of them that died till now." – they’re the scoundrels’
concern for reputation of justice.
Mr Almanac – ideological/social?
“Hang them high over the town! Who weeps “Only Mr Almanac knew what you needed
for these, weeps for corruption!" – needless and why’ – abuse of knowledge/power
cruelty, forced conformity – echoes sentiments
“sinners”
of being for the court or against it
“only God can help her now”
“A person is either with this court or he must
“all that’s needed is God’s forgiveness….”
be counted against it, there be no road
between."
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BRINIstheBTCH. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
