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The Crucible: A Timeless Tale of Fear and Irrationality

"The Crucible," written by Arthur Miller in the 1950s, is a powerful allegory reflecting the Red Scare and the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy. Set in Salem during the 1692 witch trials, the play explores themes of hysteria, reputation, and moral integrity. The characters range from the passionate Abigail Williams to the courageous John Proctor and the troubled Reverend Parris, each contributing to a narrative that reveals the dangers of extremism and unfounded accusations. Miller urges audiences to recognize the stark parallels between the past and contemporary society.

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The Crucible: A Timeless Tale of Fear and Irrationality

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  1. The Crucible By: Arthur Miller

  2. Written For • Written in the 1950’s regarding the Red Scare of Senator Joseph McCarthy • Wanted people to see that what they were doing was like a witch hunt----it had no real merit.

  3. Characters • Abigail Williams- (18) Orphan, and Niece to Reverend Parris • John Proctor- (Early-mid 30’s) Farmer, and critic of Rev. Parris • Rev. Parris- Minister of Salem; Uncle to Abigail, and Father to Betty; Formerly a merchant in Barbados • Tituba-Slave of Rev. Parris from Barbados who knows black magic

  4. Characters (cont.) • Thomas Putnam- Wealthiest man in Salem; arrogant • Anne Putnam- Thomas’s wife who has miscarried about 8 times. • Giles Corey- Old man who is opinionated but honest • Martha Corey- Gile’s3rd wife who likes to read • Elizabeth Procter- John’s wife

  5. Characters (cont.) • Francis Nurse- Wealthy elderly man who is respected and is not liked by Thomas Putnam • Rebecca Nurse- Francis’s wife who is kind and compared to an angel • Reverend Hale -minister from the town of Beverly who is brought in to determine if the girls are witched • Mary Warren -Procter’s new servant who is very weak

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