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Such hysteria can be described as fear of the unknown or mob mentality, among other things.
The Crucible was set in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The play was about the increasing hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials (1692-1693), and used real-life characters John Proctor, Abigail Williams, and Reverend Samuel Parris.
"The Crucible," a play by Arthur Miller, takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, during the year 1692. The setting is during the infamous Salem witch trials, a time marked by hysteria and paranoia surrounding accusations of witchcraft. The small Puritan community grapples with fear, morality, and the consequences of mass hysteria as personal grievances and societal pressures come to a head.
The "hysteria" part.
The Crucible is a fictional work ABOUT the Salem Witch Trials.
The news from Andover relates to the trials in Salem in "The Crucible" by highlighting the growing disillusionment with the witch hunts and the legal proceedings based on hysteria and false accusations. In Andover, the townspeople reject the authority of the court, reflecting a broader questioning of the legitimacy of the Salem trials. This parallel underscores the theme of mass panic and the consequences of unchecked power, which ultimately leads to the downfall of the Salem trials as well.
In The Crucible, Reverend Hale was called to Salem during the Witch Trials. He was there to see if he could uncover any evidence of witchcraft.
the crucible is a political comentary itself on the salem witch trails.
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Reverend Parris asks for Reverend Hale to come to Salem. He believes Hale's expertise in witchcraft and his reputation as a knowledgeable minister can help address the growing hysteria surrounding the witch trials in the community. Parris hopes that Hale's arrival will lend credibility to the accusations and bolster his own position.
Ms. Denny of Garrard County Ky, is not a witch. While reading "The Crucible" students acted out the Salem hysteria and joked that Ms. Denny was a witch. Not a blemish is upon her name.
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Abigail Williams exemplifies propaganda at its best in "The Crucible." She spreads false accusations of witchcraft and manipulates the townspeople's fear to achieve her own selfish goals. Abigail uses deceit, manipulation, and fear-mongering to incite the hysteria in Salem.