the Crucible

Gender and power

This theme shows how men and women are treated differently and how power is often based on gender

In crucible women had little power …

Little power in society, but Abby used fear to take control

gender and power. Scene 1

Abby accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft. She wants to be with John Proctor. So she lies. By using fear of witches she gains( набирает) power against the court.

Gender and power. Scene 2

Abby and other girls pretend to see spirits in the courtroom. Even though they are young any do not have any power, their lies are believed by judges. This gives them control, and these shoes shows how women even without oficial power, can use fear and lies to manipulate others

BARBIE. GENDER AND POWER

-In Barbie we also see how gender affects power

SCENE 1. GENDER AND POWER IN BARBIE

When Barbie goes to RL she is shocked to see that men have more control than women. She notices unfairness in how women are treated.

Scene 2. Barbie. Gender and power.

Later in the film, the Barbies work together to take back power in BL. They remind each other that women can be strong, smart and in control. These scene s show how women can fight back and claim their own power

THEME 2. conformity Vs Individuality. The C

This theme is an about whether people follow the crowd or stay true to themselves.

scene 1. Conformity vs individuality. TC

In the crucible many characters follow what the court says because they are scared

Scene 1: marry warren wants to tell the truth but ends up accusing proctor Judy to save herself.

SCENE 2. Conformity Vs Individuality. TC

Scene 2: proctor is the opposite. He refuses to lie and confess to witchcraft. Even if it means he will die. He stays true to his beliefs. This scene show how hard it is to be an individual in a society full of fear.

Barbie. Conformity vs individuality.

In the Barbie will also see the choice between fitting in and being yourself.

Barbie. Conformity vs individuality. Scene 1

At the beginning, all Barbies are happy and perfect. They all look and act the same it’s a perfect world, but it’s fake.

Barbie. Conformity vs individuality. Scene 2

when Barbie thinking for herself she becomes different. She’s confused and doesn’t fit in anymore, but that helps her grow. And by the end Barbie chooses to leave Barbie to be a real person she chooses in reality over perfection. They shows that being different can be power.