In the play "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, the language is used to intensify the struggle between individual morality and social law. ... Miller utilizes powerful color imagery to emphasize the struggle to conform to a society. ... Miller is accentuating the innate instinct of human nature that drives a person to preserve their own reputation. ... Miller mainly uses allusions in a biblical nature, pertaining to the town being heavily religious and puritanical. ... "The Crucible" expresses the playwright's attitude towards McCarthyism. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Although Arthur Miller's theatrical drama, "The Crucible," is a fascinating look at the chaos and tumultuousness of the Salem witch trials, it's a broad fictionalization of historical accuracy. There are many differences between the plot and characters in the play and what actually occurred during the pandemonium of this many of which can be attributed to the poetic license taken by the author, Arthur Miller. ... Parris is depicted as a power hungry widower who fails to fulfill the parental role and shows no interest in his children or their wellbeing (Miller 3). ... As a playwright,...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, a series of trials takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, to drive out the devil's works brought to life through witchcraft. ... We will slide together into our pit; you will tell the court what you know" (Miller 76). ... And died" (Miller 125). ... Not only does Miller fail to reward Corey's courage, but the playwright also contrasts Corey's courage with the selfish yet successful actions of the villain to accentuate that honesty may not always be the best policy. ... Miller points out this cruel reality not only in the dishonest soci...

• Word Count: 1144
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate