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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.
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 by Lizzie Bassett in the context of Marilyn Monroe's life and her husband's impact on her career.
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Mentioned by 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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Andrew Doyle in relation to his dramatization of the Salem witch trials and its relevance to contemporary events.
Andrew Doyle in relation to his dramatization of the Salem witch trials and its relevance to contemporary events.
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Tom Holland in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and involvement in McCarthyist investigations.
Tom Holland in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and involvement in McCarthyist investigations.
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Mentioned by Betsy Potash as a text used for a mock trial project in her 10th-grade class in Bulgaria.
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Mentioned by Heidi Schreck as a metaphor for the Constitution, referencing her use of 'The Crucible' in a debate.
The Shadows of the Constitution (2020)
Mentioned in relation to his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
427 - McCarthyism: When Red Scare Paranoia Destroyed Innocent Lives
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Ramona Bessinger as one of the few books with historical basis taught in her son's American Literature class.
Ramona Bessinger as one of the few books with historical basis taught in her son's American Literature class.
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Recommended by Andrew Doyle as a reminder of the dangers of mass hysteria and unfounded accusations.
Andrew Doyle as a reminder of the dangers of mass hysteria and unfounded accusations.
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