Crucible Courtship Quotes

Having love or a sense of belonging determines whether or not Harry’s, Richard’s, or V’s greatness manifests in a way that is conducive for society, or the greater good. For Harry, living with the Dursleys strips him of initially feeling loved or a sense of belonging; in fact the Dursleys’ photos and “the room held no sign at all that another boy [named Harry] lived in the house [as well],” (Rowling 18). Upon entering Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry learns that he deserves love and has a place where he belongs. At Hogwarts, Harry connects with his parents like he had never been able to at Privet Drive. At Christmas time, he receives his father’s cloak of invisibility. When he first wears it, he decides that “this time- the first time- he wanted to use it alone,” (Rowling 205). In this moment, Harry has a chance to feel close to the father he will never truly know or meet. Furthermore, he sees his parents

Before the start of the play, Richard knows his plan of action: obtaining the crown through whatever means necessary. He has to kill off all of the male heirs that come before him, which includes Clarence, King Edward, and his princely nephews. In his pursuit, he tells King Edward that “[there is] a prophecy which says that “G”/ Of Edward’s heirs the murderer shall be,” (Shakespeare I. i. 39-40), which could pertain to Clarence or Richard. However, since Richard has clear intentions, the “G” stands for his title as Duke of Gloucester. Since Richard killed Queen Margaret’s son, Edward, she prays to God to “Cancel his bond of life, dear God I pray,/ That I may live and say ‘The dog is dead’,” (Shakespeare IV. iv. 79-80). The prophecy becomes reality once Richmond defeats Richard in battle and kills him (Shakespeare V. v. 1-2). These prophecies propel Richard down the path of no return; killing his kin and fighting a war he cannot hope to