The paper, that I have attached below discuses about the crucible

The purpose of this essay is to discuss the play. The Crucible contains characters behaving in a confusing manner. This behavior cannot be described and understood by using Kohlberg’s perceptions, requiring further explanation. Kohlberg carries three distinct descriptions of viewpoints, acquired by individuals.  Referring, to the motivation of behaving in a certain way. Furthermore, three categories pre-conventional behavior, conventional behavior, and post conventional behavior. Each category uses factors, when considering looking into the characteristics. Looking into their actions within a given situation. If we understand the consideration and actions, we’ll be able to achieve a better understanding for the characters.

There are characters within the crucible that believe in a certain way, therefore, it’s best to describe them as pre-conventional. This is when you behave in a particular way to obtain reward and avoid punishment. The first pre-conventional character is Tituba.  Parris mentions “(he) will take (her) out and whip (her) to (her) death if (she) do not confess” (Parris Act I). In-order to avoid punishment, she confesses on something, she didn’t do. Avoiding being whipped to death. The next character to discuss that behaves in a way to avoid punishment and obtain reward is, Mrs. Putnam. Due to the false accusations, Mrs. Putnam mentions “(she) takes it on (her) soul, but who else was surely tell (them) what person murdered (her) children.” (Mrs. Putnam Act I).  Rewarding herself and Mr. Putnam, mentioning her children have been murdered by a witch. Stating, it wasn’t her fault for their deaths. Forcing them to carry no griefs and blame for her miscarriages. As-well as, them unable to accuse her of being a witch for miscarriages. The last character is Hale. Discussing, “That man is ordained, that light is in him.” (Hale Act 4) Hale, lied numerous times and has been one of the reasons for some of the hangings in the town. Rewarding him to have an attempt to think positive about what he has done. As you may see from the era employs provided, that the crucible has many characters that behave in a way to avoid punishment and obtain reward.

There are many characters found in the crucible that are conventional. Conventional behaviour is when you behave in a certain way to fit into a group. Parris is a conventional character. He states, “There is danger for (him).” (Parris Act 4) Parris realizes he’s the reason for the hanging of innocent individuals. Enraging, citizens in Salem because of his selfishness. To begin, numerous knives are stabbed in the wooden door. Isolating him completely from the community he was apart of. The next character to discuss is Marry Warren. She behaves in a way that illustrates she wants to fit in a group. Her confession in court, she tells Abby “[she] will never hurt [her] no more” (Marry Act 4). Completely, changing her initial plan to tell the truth. Because the other girls are mocking her, making her look like she possessed them. Mentioning, she let out her spirit towards them. In-order to stop the false accusations, she completely takes back what she has said. The final character is Danforth. Being, the most influential individual in town. He mentions “the court” he’s in. Is the “highest” “of the supreme government of the province” asking, them if they realized that. Considering he was once kicked out of a different township, due to his very large ignorance. Therefore, he’s trying to seem that he’s more influential towards the people of Salem to fit in. Once can see from the examples provided the crucible has many characters that show a desire to fit in.

There are post conventional characters found in the crucible. Post conventional characters internalize sense of right and wrong they are confident in their values and their believes regardless of punishment. First post conventional character to discuss is John Proctor “I have known her” (Act 4). Proctor, has realized, his mistake. Believing it’s right to own up to his wrongdoing. Taking full confidence of his confession regardless of hanging.  The next character that is confident in their sense of values and believes is Danforth “Hang them over town” (Act 4). Influential and having a strong belief about “witchcraft”, he suggests he has all rights. Containing confidence within his words, commanding the hangings of the accused witches. Illustrating, he doesn’t care about people’s lives. Even though, he broke one of the ten commandments “thou shall not kill” within the religion.  Finally, the last character is Hale “(he) beg(s)” (them) know, before another is condemned” (Act 3). Hale contains a sudden sense of right, quickly demanding a stop to hangings. Showing, strong values of knowing that the false accusations cause another life. Believing, in not allowing another innocent life to be taken. Therefore, completely going against Danforth and risking his position in court. Because he stood up for what is right, he would lose all his power and influence. It is evident from the examples provided that many characters in the crucible behaved in a way that meets their sense if values and beliefs with out the concern of punishment or group acceptance.

In conclusion, it is evident that Kullberg’s moral perceptions have been a valuable tool in allowing readers to analyze the characters. Authorizing, the reader to deepen their knowledge of the characters in The Crucible. Creating, further knowledge on the mindsets of that era. Demonstrating, religion’s impact on not only the law and the government, but the overall morality. Because of their beliefs they took superstitions as the evidence. Illustrating there should be, no confusion about the anticipated behaviours from the individuals in The crucible. It has also demonstrated why individuals behave the way they do when faced with certain situations.