February 5, 2015

"If you're not with us, you're against us."

Intolerance is a universal theme that is exemplified not only inBeauty and the Beast but also in The Crucible.  No where in the play is this theme demonstrated more than in the following quote by Danforth:

"But you must understand, sir, that a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there is no road between." 

Click on the link below to get an idea of how prevalent this theme is not only in fictional works, but also in our society at large.  

Wikipedia: With us or against us

After you are through perusing, find an article of your own that exemplifies Danforth's and Gaston's sentiment.  Once you have found an article:

1. Summarize your article -- give the title and author in your summary
2. State clearly how the article connects to Danforth's and Gaston's message
3. Include the link to your article in your response

Be sure to use one of the following sources to find your article:

• The New York Times
• The New Yorker
• Forbes
• Smart Money
• The Washington Post
• Rolling Stone
• CNN
• USA Today
• BBC
• Fox News
• Newsday
• The Associated Press

Possible current issues where people demand only one way or one choice. “Either you are with us, or against us.”

• NRA
• Cable networks (monopoliesi)
• Isis (terrorists/jihadists)
• Boka Horan
• Abortion
• Equal Rights for LGBT (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender)
• Measles (Vaccines)
• Immigration
• Police Corruption
• Sports Corruption