Religion and Corruption in Purple Hibiscus and The Crucible 'a rapidly deteriorating family unit. The novel's narrator and protagonist, Kambili, experiences first-hand the disastrous effects of corruption in post-colonial and post-war Nigeria, presenting a context rife with political unrest. Meanwhile, Arthur Miller's "story of social tyranny": The Crucible, set in 1962 Salem, Massachusetts, is a dramatization of the Salem witch hunt and is considered a chilling parallel to McCarthyism that gripped America in the 1950s. By exploring the abuses of power achieved through religion, both authors highlight the widespread corruption of society and how oppression and religion can contribute to the domination of these figures corrupted. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”? Get an original essay Both authors demonstrate how totalitarian domination of a community can lead to abuse of power and widespread corruption. In The Crucible, such moral negligence emanates from Judge Danforth, Deputy Governor of Massachusetts, and his rigid and deceptive authority within the court. Danforth's intimidating question: "Mr. Hale, surely you do not doubt my justice." ” illustrates his power-hungry desires that lead to corruption and moral mishaps in court. Miller also uses unconventional punctuation by using a period opposite the grammatically standard question mark. This reinforces the authority of his questioning, depicting his dominance over the court and giving Hale no choice but to oblige his questionable opinions. Additionally, the repeated use of exclamation points throughout the court scene depicts the mania and aggression that Danforth exerts in order to maintain complete control despite Abigail's efforts to manipulate the scene. 20th Century Fox's interpretation of the play mimics Danforth's control by removing other characters' lines, allowing Danforth to dominate the speech, emphasizing the control he has in causing mass hysteria. Alternatively, the Old Vic production of the play starring Richard Armitage is much more chaotic as Abigail arguably has more control and manipulates Danforth by evoking chaos as the girls shout lines in unison, dominating the stage. However, Miller discovers Danforth's true cowardly nature as he "seems unstable" and eventually descends into hysterical madness, controlled by Abigail. His revealed weakness is arguably Miller's denunciation of such characters both in the play and through similar powerful and corrupt characters in the story. Danforth is arguably seen as a parallel to Senator Joseph McCarthy. McCarthy, the precursor of McCarthyism that gripped America in the 1950s. This intense anti-communist suspicion led McCarthy to be seen over time as highly corrupt and immoral by his peers and historians. McCarthy falsely accused more than 200 members of the State Department of communism, causing serious anxiety in the community. This reflects Danforth's moral reversal in confirming and supporting baseless accusations of witchcraft in Salem. As with Danforth's corrupt decisions, Purple Hibiscus highlights the nefarious political actions in Nigeria, both locally and nationally. Political corruption is widespread across Nigeriapostcolonial. The 2019 Corruption Index ranked Nigeria the 34th most corrupt country with a score of just 27 out of 100, explaining Adiche's apparent disdain for the "Big Man" in charge of an increasingly political climate. more corrupt and scandalous. The underlying theme affects Kambili's family, particularly her father, Eugene, who, despite his own morally inept ways, is threatened and deprived of his own freedom by the "Great Man". Water and electricity outages as well as police bribes affect the lives of Adiche's characters. Despite the point of view of a young person, Adiche presents a political novel through the assassination of journalist Ade Coker. Coker's character is largely based on the real-life Nigerian journalist and government critic Dele Giwa, who (like Coker) is assassinated by a letter bomb. This embodies the tragic personal outcome that generations of colonialism and corruption can suffer. Furthermore, the use of the appellation “Big Man” instead of a standard proper name reinforces the idea that the leaders constitute an ever-present collective, hated in all vulnerable Nigerian communities. One critic, Preston Berstein, views Adiche's novel as an allegory of Nigeria's socio-political unrest and asserts that through her critical views on the country's leaders, she is not condemning him but "looking for someone to save him". Furthermore, some may interpret the political corruption displayed as a way of telling another story of Nigeria, in order to avoid certain stereotypes. Adichie's TedTalk on the danger of a single story highlights the importance of ensuring that the stereotypical Western view is not the only story, and through Purple Hibiscus, Adichie presents a beautiful and complex landscape unbeknownst to many readers, helping the reader discover new stories and attitudes. Ultimately, through their writings, Adiche and Miller form an effective allegory to demonstrate the damaging and corrupting effects that total power can have. Additionally, in The Crucible and Purple Hibiscus, the writers portray individuals who appear to have inept morals that inevitably lead to harmful behavior. effect on the society in which they live. In Miller's play, the main antagonist, Abigail, makes wild and hysterical accusations of supernatural activity. A significant factor in Abigail's corrupt morality and beliefs is her constant manipulation of those around her; Miller's stage directions in the play's first act perfectly capture her deceptive and manipulative nature: "(Abigail) a strikingly beautiful girl, an orphan, with an infinite capacity for deception." » This provides a stark contrast between the beautiful, innocent girl Proctor was so attracted to and the evil, destructive woman she becomes throughout the play. Through her deployment of effective staging, Miller gives advice to the actress who plays Abigail in understanding the character's deceptive nature. Winona Ryder stars as Abigail in the 20th Century Fox film adaptation in which it is clear that the sense of betrayal is heightened through her. innocent and childish tone while maintaining a lucid sense of his complicit character. Contextually, Abigail's status and position within the rigid patriarchy of Salem was low, a young unmarried orphan like her occupying a most unfavorable position on the immobile social ladder. Thus, it is possible that the main motive and driving force behind his manipulation is to gain status and improve one's reputation. Abigail's actions, when shown on stage, can be seen at first as a playful game with "girls,” but in reality, his accusations carry solemn repercussions. Through this process; Miller serves this as a warning against the corrupting essence that power can hold, as evidenced by Abigail's power over the girls lending to the execution of innocent people. Meanwhile, Adiche Purple Hibiscus Kambili's father Eugene is an assertive authoritarian presence in both the family and the wider community. Like Abigail, Eugene views his status and reputation with the greatest sincerity, but he uses his power to corrupt through repeated abusive behavior, leaving his family in physical agony and emotional turmoil. Eugene's domestic violence is representative of Nigerian culture, with a widespread belief that it is right to hit women as a disciplinary measure. In a national study conducted by Unicef, it was found that one in three women reported suffering from domestic violence and 25% of those surveyed had been victims of sexual abuse in one form or another. Additionally, the problem appears to be deeply rooted in Nigerian culture: 43% of women believe their husband's abuse of their wife is justified. Another study conducted in the national capital, Abuja, revealed that the highest number of hospitalization cases were premature deliveries, as experienced by Kambili's mother twice. One critic, Onyemaechi Ugumukwu, proclaims the novel to be a "paradigm for demystifying forms of patriarchal violence", which almost reflects a tyrannical nature that is also explored in The Crucible. Eugene's domestic violence is demonstrated through the boiling water and his "gulps of love". The ironic name "love burns" is an oxymoron and reinforces both Eugene and Kambili's strongly held view that this violent and immoral act is valid and right. This is reinforced by Kambili's enduring attachment to her father, even after the liberating trip to Aunt Ifeoma's house. Through Kambili's first-person narration of events, the reader's sense of pity is heightened due to this inseparable and virulent bond. This offers a different perspective on the effects a corrupt and powerful leader can have. Eugene is idolized by his daughter and his community despite his horrible actions. Miller and Adiche describe different ways in which individuals who hold corrupt and unreasonable power interact with and harm those over whom they exercise that power. Not only is corruption presented through individuals, but each text also exposes the ways in which corruption of the community as a whole can lead to alienation and intolerance toward those at the bottom of the chain. social hierarchy, excluding them from society and treating them as inferior and as if their otherness was a mistake. In The Crucible, Reverend Parris' Barbadian slave Tituba is alienated and persecuted because of her heritage, being the only black character mentioned in the play. Tituba's otherness is signified by her alternative dialect, her skin color and her singular name. Constantly blamed for all misfortunes, Tituba occupies the lowest rung of Salem society. This makes her an easy target to portray as the orchestrator of the witchcraft that is plaguing the community. Set during the era of slavery, Salem's year 1692 was undeniably dominated by the Western idea of black inferiority, causing Abigail's allegations to be unequivocally believed throughout the community. The devil was often seen in Western culture as a black man due to "stereotyping and coding of black and black people, particularly of African descent, as negative in.

Essay / Religion and Corruption in Purple Hibiscus and The Crucible 'a rapidly deteriorating family unit. The novel's narrator and protagonist, Kambili, experiences first-hand the disastrous effects of corruption in post-colonial and post-war Nigeria, presenting a context rife with political unrest. Meanwhile, Arthur Miller's "story of social tyranny": The Crucible, set in 1962 Salem, Massachusetts, is a dramatization of the Salem witch hunt and is considered a chilling parallel to McCarthyism that gripped America in the 1950s. By exploring the abuses of power achieved through religion, both authors highlight the widespread corruption of society and how oppression and religion can contribute to the domination of these figures corrupted. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”? Get an original essay Both authors demonstrate how totalitarian domination of a community can lead to abuse of power and widespread corruption. In The Crucible, such moral negligence emanates from Judge Danforth, Deputy Governor of Massachusetts, and his rigid and deceptive authority within the court. Danforth's intimidating question: "Mr. Hale, surely you do not doubt my justice." ” illustrates his power-hungry desires that lead to corruption and moral mishaps in court. Miller also uses unconventional punctuation by using a period opposite the grammatically standard question mark. This reinforces the authority of his questioning, depicting his dominance over the court and giving Hale no choice but to oblige his questionable opinions. Additionally, the repeated use of exclamation points throughout the court scene depicts the mania and aggression that Danforth exerts in order to maintain complete control despite Abigail's efforts to manipulate the scene. 20th Century Fox's interpretation of the play mimics Danforth's control by removing other characters' lines, allowing Danforth to dominate the speech, emphasizing the control he has in causing mass hysteria. Alternatively, the Old Vic production of the play starring Richard Armitage is much more chaotic as Abigail arguably has more control and manipulates Danforth by evoking chaos as the girls shout lines in unison, dominating the stage. However, Miller discovers Danforth's true cowardly nature as he "seems unstable" and eventually descends into hysterical madness, controlled by Abigail. His revealed weakness is arguably Miller's denunciation of such characters both in the play and through similar powerful and corrupt characters in the story. Danforth is arguably seen as a parallel to Senator Joseph McCarthy. McCarthy, the precursor of McCarthyism that gripped America in the 1950s. This intense anti-communist suspicion led McCarthy to be seen over time as highly corrupt and immoral by his peers and historians. McCarthy falsely accused more than 200 members of the State Department of communism, causing serious anxiety in the community. This reflects Danforth's moral reversal in confirming and supporting baseless accusations of witchcraft in Salem. As with Danforth's corrupt decisions, Purple Hibiscus highlights the nefarious political actions in Nigeria, both locally and nationally. Political corruption is widespread across Nigeriapostcolonial. The 2019 Corruption Index ranked Nigeria the 34th most corrupt country with a score of just 27 out of 100, explaining Adiche's apparent disdain for the "Big Man" in charge of an increasingly political climate. more corrupt and scandalous. The underlying theme affects Kambili's family, particularly her father, Eugene, who, despite his own morally inept ways, is threatened and deprived of his own freedom by the "Great Man". Water and electricity outages as well as police bribes affect the lives of Adiche's characters. Despite the point of view of a young person, Adiche presents a political novel through the assassination of journalist Ade Coker. Coker's character is largely based on the real-life Nigerian journalist and government critic Dele Giwa, who (like Coker) is assassinated by a letter bomb. This embodies the tragic personal outcome that generations of colonialism and corruption can suffer. Furthermore, the use of the appellation “Big Man” instead of a standard proper name reinforces the idea that the leaders constitute an ever-present collective, hated in all vulnerable Nigerian communities. One critic, Preston Berstein, views Adiche's novel as an allegory of Nigeria's socio-political unrest and asserts that through her critical views on the country's leaders, she is not condemning him but "looking for someone to save him". Furthermore, some may interpret the political corruption displayed as a way of telling another story of Nigeria, in order to avoid certain stereotypes. Adichie's TedTalk on the danger of a single story highlights the importance of ensuring that the stereotypical Western view is not the only story, and through Purple Hibiscus, Adichie presents a beautiful and complex landscape unbeknownst to many readers, helping the reader discover new stories and attitudes. Ultimately, through their writings, Adiche and Miller form an effective allegory to demonstrate the damaging and corrupting effects that total power can have. Additionally, in The Crucible and Purple Hibiscus, the writers portray individuals who appear to have inept morals that inevitably lead to harmful behavior. effect on the society in which they live. In Miller's play, the main antagonist, Abigail, makes wild and hysterical accusations of supernatural activity. A significant factor in Abigail's corrupt morality and beliefs is her constant manipulation of those around her; Miller's stage directions in the play's first act perfectly capture her deceptive and manipulative nature: "(Abigail) a strikingly beautiful girl, an orphan, with an infinite capacity for deception." » This provides a stark contrast between the beautiful, innocent girl Proctor was so attracted to and the evil, destructive woman she becomes throughout the play. Through her deployment of effective staging, Miller gives advice to the actress who plays Abigail in understanding the character's deceptive nature. Winona Ryder stars as Abigail in the 20th Century Fox film adaptation in which it is clear that the sense of betrayal is heightened through her. innocent and childish tone while maintaining a lucid sense of his complicit character. Contextually, Abigail's status and position within the rigid patriarchy of Salem was low, a young unmarried orphan like her occupying a most unfavorable position on the immobile social ladder. Thus, it is possible that the main motive and driving force behind his manipulation is to gain status and improve one's reputation. Abigail's actions, when shown on stage, can be seen at first as a playful game with "girls,” but in reality, his accusations carry solemn repercussions. Through this process; Miller serves this as a warning against the corrupting essence that power can hold, as evidenced by Abigail's power over the girls lending to the execution of innocent people. Meanwhile, Adiche Purple Hibiscus Kambili's father Eugene is an assertive authoritarian presence in both the family and the wider community. Like Abigail, Eugene views his status and reputation with the greatest sincerity, but he uses his power to corrupt through repeated abusive behavior, leaving his family in physical agony and emotional turmoil. Eugene's domestic violence is representative of Nigerian culture, with a widespread belief that it is right to hit women as a disciplinary measure. In a national study conducted by Unicef, it was found that one in three women reported suffering from domestic violence and 25% of those surveyed had been victims of sexual abuse in one form or another. Additionally, the problem appears to be deeply rooted in Nigerian culture: 43% of women believe their husband's abuse of their wife is justified. Another study conducted in the national capital, Abuja, revealed that the highest number of hospitalization cases were premature deliveries, as experienced by Kambili's mother twice. One critic, Onyemaechi Ugumukwu, proclaims the novel to be a "paradigm for demystifying forms of patriarchal violence", which almost reflects a tyrannical nature that is also explored in The Crucible. Eugene's domestic violence is demonstrated through the boiling water and his "gulps of love". The ironic name "love burns" is an oxymoron and reinforces both Eugene and Kambili's strongly held view that this violent and immoral act is valid and right. This is reinforced by Kambili's enduring attachment to her father, even after the liberating trip to Aunt Ifeoma's house. Through Kambili's first-person narration of events, the reader's sense of pity is heightened due to this inseparable and virulent bond. This offers a different perspective on the effects a corrupt and powerful leader can have. Eugene is idolized by his daughter and his community despite his horrible actions. Miller and Adiche describe different ways in which individuals who hold corrupt and unreasonable power interact with and harm those over whom they exercise that power. Not only is corruption presented through individuals, but each text also exposes the ways in which corruption of the community as a whole can lead to alienation and intolerance toward those at the bottom of the chain. social hierarchy, excluding them from society and treating them as inferior and as if their otherness was a mistake. In The Crucible, Reverend Parris' Barbadian slave Tituba is alienated and persecuted because of her heritage, being the only black character mentioned in the play. Tituba's otherness is signified by her alternative dialect, her skin color and her singular name. Constantly blamed for all misfortunes, Tituba occupies the lowest rung of Salem society. This makes her an easy target to portray as the orchestrator of the witchcraft that is plaguing the community. Set during the era of slavery, Salem's year 1692 was undeniably dominated by the Western idea of black inferiority, causing Abigail's allegations to be unequivocally believed throughout the community. The devil was often seen in Western culture as a black man due to "stereotyping and coding of black and black people, particularly of African descent, as negative in.

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