The Crucible highlights the tendency in America to witch-hunt. ... The Crucible starts after the girls in the village have been caught dancing in the woods. ... He inadvertently gives out information that is later used against his wife, when he wonders what it means that she reads strange books at night. he stands with Proctor in challenging the girls' accusations, having heard that Thomas Putnam is using charges of witchcraft to secure land. . ... Goody Nurse is a pious old woman who has often acted as a midwife for women of the town, including Ann Putnam. She is accused of witchcraft by...

• Word Count: 1761
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Fear plays a major role in The Crucible and is the main reason why the village of Salem dealt with the witchcraft incidents so badly. ... This is the focal point of The Crucible and it is from Abigail Williams" inability to tell the truth or respect authority that the fear of others develops. ... One character in The Crucible who always seems to be afraid and whom fear and paranoia drive his every action is Revd. ... One of his enemies was Thomas Putnam who according to the plays commentaries had a brother that challenged Parris for the title of reverend and achieved "two thirds of the vote...

• Word Count: 2092
• Approx Pages: 8