1. The Crucible as a timeless play
The people of Salem - from which the audience derive their "good" and "evil" characters - were superstitious and highly religious, and their Theocratic form of government offered them security and unity. ... The evil of the Salem tragedy recreated by Miller lies within the system and the people who promoted the system for their own evil purposes. ... He also acts as a cynical commentator on the stupidity of the Trials: "I hear she flies", he said, sarcastically referring to the "sick" Betty. The Trials themselves are also condemned by Miller and his portrayal of them. ... The witch-hunts pr...
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