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…In the play, The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, the word crucible is a word that mixes many feelings and emotions where most words tend to be more ambiguous. Because the word crucible has multiple meanings, Arthur Miller chose The Crucible…

…The Crucible The Crucible was a play written in 1953 by Arthur Miller. His play depicted the time of the Salem witch-hunts in which many innocent people were killed under the charge of heresy. Many of the puritans believed…

…Arthur Miller uses the title of his play The Crucible as a metaphor constantly throughout the text. A crucible is a container used to heat metals at a high temperature so the metal can be cast, often using intense pressure to do so. Crucibles…

…The Crucible vs. The Red Scare, a comparative look It has been said that history has a tendency to repeat itself. Never has this case been more evident then with the historical instances of The Red Scare and the events depicted in The Crucible. Both…

…The Crucible In literal terms, a crucible is a little metal bowl used to heat metals to break them down into their original elements. In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, the title plays a very important role in symbolizing what the characters…

…Themes in “The Crucible” The play The Crucible introduces us to some vital insights by the themes presented throughout it. One of these themes is that fear and suspicion are infectious and can produce a state of general hysteria that results…

…Cunningham-1 David Cunningham English III-AP November 10, 1999 The Crucible Comparison Essay The Crucible is a drama, based on the Salem Witch Trials and reconstructed by Arthur Miller. In most cases when a work like Arthur Miller’s turned into a movie…

…A "Great Drama" is a play in which an audience can find personal relevance. It is something which an audience can relate to. A great drama should having meaning to audiences for multiple generations. Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" successfully related…

…A True Test When one lies he/she hurts his/her loved ones. The Crucible, an historical drama by Arthur Miller, portrays the story of the Salem witch trials of 1692. The Crucible illustrates how religion and government intermixed. John Proctor…

…The Crucible is a great play about the Salem Witch trials occurring in the 1690’s, which history has never forgotten. The main character, John Proctor, goes through a crucible, or severe test of his own, as the witch trials are taking place. The witch…