The Crucible: A Recommendation

In MillerÆs (1995) The Crucible, we are treated to the witch trials in Salem, brought about by false accusations, political ambitions, and fear and paranoia. Combined, these forces create among the townspeople what Christopher Bigsby labels, in his introduction to the play, ôthe breaking of charity with one anotherö (Miller 1995, xv). The town is thrown into a panic when seven seemingly healthy babies die. Reverend ParrisÆ political ambitions and strange goings on in his own home make him determined to attack others as the cause of these happenings. Because of the religious ideology that is perpetuated by the townÆs religious and judicial leaders, Miller (1995) maintains the play illustrates the settling of old scores ôon a plane of heavenly combat between Lucifer and the Lordö (7).

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