1. Witch Trial Hysteria
Arthur Miller's play The Crucible is a drama based upon the 1960s Massachusetts witchcraft trials. ... There are parallels between McCarthyism and the Salem witch trials in The Crucible; by examining the circumstances and details of both events they become evident. ... In The Crucible, a similar event occurred. ... The fact that the girls were practicing witchcraft throws the town into hysteria. ... These quotes explain the essence of The Crucible and McCarthyism. ...
- Word Count: 1398
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School