"The Crucible"

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This paper examines Miller's play, "The Crucible", which is set against the backdrop of the Salem Witch Trials. The writer points out that Miller was around during the Mc Carthy anti-communist binge, which has often been compared to the Salem Witch Trials and how this time period might have influenced the writing of the play.

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"The Crucible is against the backdrop of the mad witch hunts of these trials in Salem that occurred in the 17th century. The main story is of the town which starts hunting for witches who do not exist after a few accusations from some girls. Earlier a lot of individuals had been hanged to death on being accused of witchcraft. The entire story is portrayed through the struggles of the main character of Miller, John Proctor. The first act begins with Reverend Parris praying over the daughter; Betty parries who is lying unconscious on the bed. There are conversations between the Reverend and Abigail Williams, and the other girls. This informs the audience that all the girls were engaged in some occult activities led by Tituba, who is a slave from Barbados. The Reverend had surprised them, and jumped down from a bush which upset the girls, and this had led to the fainting of Betty."

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