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Arthur Miller uses allusion to depict a in his play, The Crucible. In Act II, when Abigail walks into the crowd standing outside of the courthouse, Miller describes this as “…where she walks the crowd will part like the sea for Israel.” (1115) He uses this allusion to give the reader insight and understanding into the fear of the crowd and their fear for Abigail. This represents her fierce power over the community, like that, of which Moses had over the Red Sea and the Egyptians. Which provides foreshadowing of upcoming acts. Such as how the girls mimic her when she accuses Mary Warren of witchcraft when accusations began pointing at her. Then she sees the yellow bird, Mary’s “spirit,” in the rafters of the courthouse. (1148-49) Later in the act in a discussion between Proctor, Hale, and others, Proctor calls Hale Pontius Pilate. “Pontius Pilate! God will not let you wash your hands of this!” (1127) Miller uses this allusion in the sense that Reverend Hale has taken on the role of Pontius Pilate and condemning his own friends and neighbors falsely.
Approximate Word count = 664
Approximate Pages = 2.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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