Differences between “The Crucible” “The Outsider”

Year 12 PES English
Comparative Essay
Differences between “The Crucible” “The Outsider”

There are several similarities and differences between these two texts. Most of which are centred on the main characters of each respective text. John Proctor and Mersault are isolated and slowly crushed by a society that refuses to accept them as who they are. Both men are forced to take on society, and tackle conformity head on. Both Miller and Camus have developed characters that demonstrate one mans fight against society, whether it be through a theocracy that encompasses highly strict religious values, or a legal system that judges the individual and not the crime.
Both men are flawed as well. Proctor is forced to answer to the charges of adultery, as Mersault is simply different.
Each man has to tackle their own personnel problems as they take on society. Mersault deals with (to an extent) his friends. As Proctor must ensure the stability of his family.
The differences of...