Crucible Essays

In 1692, Salem, MA was the scene of the Salem witch trials where there have been many innocent people were accused and convicted of witchcraft. As history has shown, there is no denying that the Salem witch trials occurred, which are being disputed today. The general belief is that the …

Society trusts those that conform, and distrusts those that don’t. One advantage of conforming to societies expectations is that you gain trust from the society. People who don’t conform aren’t trusted. One disadvantage is that you join the group, so you’re not technically an individual anymore in your own right. …

In the mid 1900’s America was plunged into a state of panic. The American Government and the American public were terrified at the prospect of communism becoming prominent in their society. From this terror the unforgiving period of America’s history, which is now referred to as McCarthyism, began. During this …

According to Martin Luther King Jr, “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” This statement means that the best way to see that someone is a man is the way …

Irony in The Crucible Irony is a contrast between what is stated and what is meant, or between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. The Crucible is a play by the American playwright Arthur Miller, and is filled with examples of irony throughout the play to build …