Uncontrollable Madness in a Small town Throughout The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, it is evident that fear and suspicion of witchcraft rapidly spread producing chaos and hysteria and destroying basic organization in the town of Salem. ... In the crucible, Abigail Williams, Francis Parris, and Thomas Putnam help populate hysteria throughout Salem by continuously making false accusations and hiding under righteousness. ... The wealthy Thomas Putnam gains revenge on Francis Nurse by getting Rebecca, Francis's highly respected wife, convicted of the supernatural murders of Ann Putnam...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate