Obsession through text such as the Crucible by Arthur Miller and Frida Kahlo's Artwork Tree Of Hope
             Obsession, Being obsessed...What does it mean? Do u have an obsession? Allow me to help you.
             Obsession is described as a compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety or a compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion.
             The text The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a perfect example of obsession, it demonstrates a number of obsessions held within a community set in the times of an outrage of a Salem witch hunt.
             There were many struggles for power in the play, where many character's felt the need to be in charge and highly respected, Parris for example says " I have fought here for 3 longs years to bend these stiff necked people to me, and now, just now when some good respect is rising for me in the parish, you compromise my very character." Parris displays the obsessive need for power and respect in the town in terms of his status.
             The obsession of religion is very strong in the play where we see many characters referring a great deal to god. "A man may think god sleeps, but god see's everything, "God help me" "its gods work I do" " god created me" these are all quotes that lead us to believe that these people have strong faith in god and religion although isn't this questionable? You see, they may all speak of being on gods side but they are not afraid to lie...
             Lies are another obsessive topic demonstrated in the play through many characters in many forms. Particularly Abigail where she continuously lies to fool people"Why why do you come yellow bird? Envy is a deadly sin mary! No I cannot I cannot stop my mouth, its god work I do" all perfect examples of Abigails obsessive lying habit. Following this there is also seen to be a great deal of r
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