Political Climate of the 1950s

One of the main things that frightened civilians of the 1950s was communism. McCarthy started pointing fingers and accusing people of being communists, and the media was hugely involved in these court hearings. Because of the fear of communism, all politics in the 1950s had something to do with communism, either supporting it or disapproving it.

Crucible Reflection for Act One

So far, I find the Crucible to be a very interesting play. I am going to reflect about the views of black people in Puritan American society. I found it interesting that everyone was so quick to point the blame on Tituba, Parris' black slave from Barbados. These girls Abigail and Betty are not taking responsibility of their actions because they are afraid of their punishment, so they blame the easiest target. I am also perplexed by the worry that is coming across the town of Salem over a couple of girls dancing.

Puritan Plain Style

Today I saw a spider outside my window, spinning her web. The web was so delicate, I could easily destroy it with my little finger. As I was observing this marvel of God's creation, I found a very important lesson about life. I, the spider, make my own choices. I weave my web, or my life, in my own way to provide for what I need. But if i weave my web in a way that displeased the Good Lord, He can easily destroy it. Everyone needs to live their life everyday for the Lord, or he will damn you to hell.