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The Crucible

Book • 1953
The Crucible is a play by Arthur Miller that takes place in the Puritan town of Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692.

The story revolves around the Salem witch trials, where a group of young girls, led by Abigail Williams, accuse several local women of witchcraft.

The play delves into themes of fear, hysteria, and the dangers of unchecked power.

It is also an allegory for the McCarthyism of the 1950s, drawing parallels between the witch hunts and the Red Scare.

The main character, John Proctor, a farmer, is caught in the midst of the trials and must confront his own guilt and the moral decay of the community.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned as one of the books most commonly taught to middle and high schoolers as the backbone of an English literature education.
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Sunday Special: The Books We Read in School
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Toby Howell
as part of a list of commonly assigned books in middle and high school English classes.
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Mentioned as the playwright of 'The Crucible', which the Night Vale Community Theatre will be holding auditions for.
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272 - Horoscopes
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Aaron Mahnke
when recalling the Salem witch trials.
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Lore 287: It Takes a Village
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Dominic Sandbrook
in relation to the Salem witch trials.
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26. Witches
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Lizzie Bassett
in the context of Marilyn Monroe's life and her husband's impact on her career.
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Some Like It Hot
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Steven Pinker
as a recount of the Salem witch trials, illustrating the human temptation to pile on a designated victim.
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The Rise of Cancel Culture, Distrust in Science & Misinformation: Dr. Steven Pinker Reveals The Hidden Psychology That Threatens Society.
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Andrew Doyle
in relation to his dramatization of the Salem witch trials and its relevance to contemporary events.
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Matt Walsh
to highlight the importance of names and their symbolism.
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Feminism Is A Twisted Ideology, Part 1 | Proof For Your Liberal Friend
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Daniel
as an acknowledged American classic widely taught in high school classrooms.
Episode 196 - Living Deliciously
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Heidi Schreck
as a metaphor for the Constitution, comparing it to a crucible where beliefs are tested.
The Shadows of the Constitution (2020)
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Dark Helmet
who couldn't recall the plot of the play.
F3 Q-Source: Failure (Q4.5)
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Tom Holland
in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and involvement in McCarthyist investigations.
237. Marilyn Monroe
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Konstantin Kisin
in the context of McCarthyism and its comparison to 'The Crucible'.
Communist Spies in Hollywood? - Michael Malice
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Betsy Potash
as a text used for a mock trial project in her 10th-grade class in Bulgaria.
361: Amplify Argument Engagement with a Mock Trial
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Andrew Doyle
as a reminder of the dangers of mass hysteria and unfounded accusations.
Panel: Why We Need New Discourses | Boghossian, Doyle, Lindsay, Nayna, O'Fallon, Pluckrose
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Heidi Schreck
as a metaphor for the Constitution, referencing her use of 'The Crucible' in a debate.
The Shadows of the Constitution (2020)
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Heidi Schreck
as a source of inspiration for a metaphor used in her play.
NPR's Throughline: The Shadows of the Constitution
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Ramona Bessinger
as one of the few books with historical basis taught in her son's American Literature class.
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