The Salem witch trials were a dark moment in our nation's history. ... When Proctor's wife is accused of witchcraft this is when he becomes involved in the trials. He does everything in his power to deny the claims that his wife practices witchcraft. ... Rebecca is accused of witchcraft because of a long-held grudge between the Nurse family and the Putnam's. ... Elizabeth is accused of witchcraft and her words to Proctor explain the meaning of the novel. ...

• Word Count: 1136
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The drama, The Crucible, is based on a historical event, the Salem witchcraft trial, which took place in Massachusetts during seventeenth century. ... Because of desire and love toward John against Elizabeth, Abigail accuses her of witchcraft in order to get rid of her from the presence of John. ... In the confession, John infers witchcraft as his affair with Abigail and he believes that it is his fault and should not be pointing at other people. ... During the witchcraft trial in Salem, people choose to die rather than to live without dignity and integrity. ... It is simple yet powerful sente...

• Word Count: 893
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout history people all over the world have admired, and looked up to people they refer to as heroes. ... When the accusations of witchcraft began to be thrown around the town, many people began to believe in it all. ...

• Word Count: 613
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Today societies are at a crisis of history and how the actions of today will decide and determine whether the world goes up from here or continues to slide into a new dark era. ... The history of Salem is nothing more than a set of unjust lies the entire society agreed upon. ... The very essence of the many lies that caused such chaos and injustice in Salem began with Abigail Williams' lie to her attempt to kill Elizabeth Procter through witchcraft and the conjuring of spirits in order to gain the love of John Procter....

• Word Count: 995
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate