"The Crucible" and "Rhinoceros"

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This paper shows how Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and Eugene Ionesco's "Rhinoceros" comment on those inherent conditions of mankind that never seem to change. It explains that these two plays indicate that there are some elements that seem timeless when it comes to what humans are capable of and what they have not learned throughout civilization.

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"The tragedy that occurred with the Salem Witch Trials, and many other events throughout time, both before and after the trials, has stood as a reminder to mankind of how unjust man can be. It stands as a reality that cannot be forgotten, a very powerful reminder of the inherently evil nature of man. As such a powerful reminder it has also stood as a powerful theme within literature and drama. Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" is clearly testament to that fact."

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