... of these themes is that fear and suspicion are infectious and can produce a state of general hysteria that results in the destruction of public order and rationality. This theme is displayed in the past in Hollywood as well as Salem. These two themes displayed in The Crucible are applied to today's life as well as in past historic events. First off, in order to understand ... that some directors were broadcasting communist propaganda in their theatrical releases. The government then decided to regulate the Hollywood directors. All of the director and screenwriters who were accused of bei...

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