At the most tense and dramatic part of the play, john does not want to give his name, or sign the confession. he begs the court to "leave me my name." why does miller use the word "name"?
hint: another way to discuss reputation, or the way people think of you, is by using the word 'name.'
a. this was just a new way to discuss a reputation and means very little to the overall impact of the play
b. miller chooses to use this idea in a metaphorical and literal way; it is more powerful because our name identifies all of us and all of who we are
c. when john says name, he is worried that he will not be able to have his name on his tombstone; this would go against puritan beliefs. so, by choosing to use the word, proctor is begging to keep his identity

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

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