Gaining power

September 11,2000 Gaining Power Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a story of witchcraft, and the power one may gain or lose from this theme. The struggle for power and authority causes complete role reversals. The people who were once powerless take over by accusing others of the horrible crime, witchcraft. The weak gain power through accusations and confession; which leads the once dominate figures to weakness. The ritual of confession not only gives power to …

…the Devil will come for him. Abigail uses that power and strength she already possessed from early accusations to take total control of something that once dominated all of Salem. Through confessions, accusations, and threatening, the young girls manipulate others to have control. The struggle for power and authority causes a complete role reversal. The weak people of the society gain a tremendous power in witchcraft and dominate the once most influential members of Salem.