The Crucible

On page 129 when Herrick says “he sits like a bird; you’d not know he lived except he will take food from time to time what is he symbolizing by that?

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Asked by Bookragstutor 4 3 years ago 12/20/2021 4:56 AM

Last updated by Cat 3 years ago 12/20/2021 5:09 AM

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Answered by Cat 3 years ago 12/20/2021 5:09 AM

Herrick is referring to John Proctor who is chained to a prison wall. Proctor has basically given up the will to live and is only surviving.