The Themes in Arthur Miller’s the Crucible
Words: 959 Pages: 3 1186Introduction Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, is a dramatized and partially fictionalized account of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692-93. It was written as an allegory for McCarthyism, when the United States government persecuted individuals accused of being communist sympathizers. This essay will explore the central themes of The Crucible, particularly focusing on hysteria, reputation, and integrity. Through these themes, Miller exposes the dangers of ideological extremism and the consequences of moral […]