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Mentioned in 16 episodes
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.
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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as part of a list of commonly assigned books in middle and high school English classes.


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when recalling the Salem witch trials.

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as a recount of the Salem witch trials, illustrating the human temptation to pile on a designated victim.


Steven Pinker

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in relation to his dramatization of the Salem witch trials and its relevance to contemporary events.


Andrew Doyle

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to highlight the importance of names and their symbolism.


Matt Walsh

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as an acknowledged American classic widely taught in high school classrooms.


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as a metaphor for the Constitution, comparing it to a crucible where beliefs are tested.

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who couldn't recall the plot of the play.

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in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and involvement in McCarthyist investigations.


Tom Holland

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in the context of McCarthyism and its comparison to 'The Crucible'.


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as a text used for a mock trial project in her 10th-grade class in Bulgaria.

Betsy Potash

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as a reminder of the dangers of mass hysteria and unfounded accusations.


Andrew Doyle

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as a metaphor for the Constitution, referencing her use of 'The Crucible' in a debate.

Heidi Schreck

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as a source of inspiration for a metaphor used in her play.

Heidi Schreck

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as one of the few books with historical basis taught in her son's American Literature class.


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