1. The Crucible and McCarthyism
Set in the puritanical 'black and white' society of Salem, Massachusetts during the witch trials in the1600s, there is the idea that there is a serious danger in handing over too much power to a society with a mob-mentality. ... This dramatic irony serves two purposes. ... Having a good reputation serves to fulfil the human desire to magnify one's ego and to feel respected. ... We have a selfish tendency to fabricate stories that will either serve to cover up the immoral acts we have committed or to solidify our place in society. Furthermore, Miller is suggesting that Proctor...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate