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. ... The first of several major differences to explore between "The Crucible" and the actual events that occurred in Salem is the great variance of Reverend Samuel Parris' ...

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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). ... David Levine notes that, "The Crucible dramatizes brilliantly the dilemma of an innocent man who must confess falsely if he wants to live and who finally gains the courage to insist on his innocence- and hang" (538). ... And died" (Miller 125). ... Miller points out this cruel reality not only in the dishonest society of Salem, b...

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