1. The Crucible and McCarthyism
In the play "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, the language is used to intensify the struggle between individual morality and social law. ... The color black is used traditionally to represent evil, taking the form of sin and the Devil in 'The Crucible.' ... These townspeople such as Reverend Parris do so by making scapegoats of people, effectively accusing them of witchcraft. ... Miller has replaced political intolerance with religious intolerance to intensify the hysteria caused by McCarthyism. ... "The Crucible" expresses the playwright's attitude towards McCarthyism. ...
- Word Count: 1145
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate