Question

Act Four: In the play, John Proctor's hanging is not shown. Consider this scene in the film, and the recital of the 10 Commandments. What is the effect of this scene? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

The effect of this scene is to provoke drama and the conclusion of harmful consequences created by Abigail's actions.

Explanation:

The hanging scene of John Proctor and the scene of recitation of the 10 commandments is performed to add more drama to the film and provide a conclusion that shows the consequences of Abigail's actions. This is because during the recitation of the 10 commandments, the drama is added when Proctor does not recite the commandment which prohibits adultery. That's because that's the sin that Proctor exercised with Abigail. This shows arrempedimetno and remorse, which promotes the drama of the narrative.

The hanging scene, on the other hand, has the effect of resolution and conclusion, makes the viewer realize how disastrous Abigail's actions were and led John to a violent and agonized death.