Arthur millers " the crucible" presents an uncharacteristic tragic playwright that holds underlying meaning, which could be related to any society. ... Millers play hardly suggests so. ... The directions miller has given along with sets communicate how miller felt about the destructive effects of a theocratic society. ... The underlying themes of the crucible are intertwined; Miller presents several things for us to think about. ... In a metaphorical sence, Miller "lit the fire" in the crucible and allows it to burn its course. ...

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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). ... 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...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Salem witch trials caught the interest of playwright Arthur Miller; he saw relevance in the themes and was inspired to write The Crucible. ... Miller points out that in his modern crisis "Nobody but a fanatic, it seemed, could really say all that he believed." Miller may not have said explicitly that he didn't agree, but his silent dissent against the FBI's insistence upon changing his screenplays to be "Pro-American" is enough for him, just as Elizabeth doesn't speak out against the hysteria, but shows dissent. ...

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• Grade Level: High School