1. The Crucible
Annie Yingling 10/22/03 English 2 The Crucible McCarthyism in America was a time of fear and distrust in fellow Americans. These feelings were also felt during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Through his subtle connections, Arthur Miller's play The Crucible efficiently shows the tyranny of consensus during the Salem Witch Trials, and during the period of McCarthyism. Although The Crucible debuted in 1953 while, McCarthyism was still at large it was not very effective in providing social commentary and promoting change. Miller wrote about the injustices against the disens...
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