In addition to being a witch's cauldron, a crucible can refer to a severe test. In the case of characters found in Arthur Miller's play by the same name, the crucible is a test of a character's personal beliefs, ethics, and actions. Very few characters pass the test. Many are burnt by the test.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan won on Monday (May 2012).
Miller was trying to make an allegory to McCarthyism. The Salem witchcraft scare was easy to manipulate to create the result he wanted and was distant enough from McCarthyism he could talk his way out of a sedition lawsuit or being called out as a communist.
The sub-title of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is"Certain private conversations in two acts and a requiem".ASHI(VAVACHI)
The Inside of His Head. However, Arthur Miller's friends convinced him that it wasn't a very good title for his play about the weary life and unfortuante death of a salesman.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan won on Monday (May 2012).
Miller was trying to make an allegory to McCarthyism. The Salem witchcraft scare was easy to manipulate to create the result he wanted and was distant enough from McCarthyism he could talk his way out of a sedition lawsuit or being called out as a communist.
Arthur Miller named his play "The Crucible" because a crucible is a vessel used for melting or purifying metals, reflecting the intense heat and pressure the characters experience in the play. Metaphorically, the title represents the intense trials and tests the characters face during the Salem witch trials.
Death of a Salesman.
Malory foreshadows Arthur's death in "Le Morte d'Arthur" with the title of the story. The title is French for "The Death of Arthur."
The story about King Arthur is called Excalibur. In the story King Arthur himself is the one who managed to pull the sword out of the stone. The name of the sword is Excalibur.
The sub-title of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is"Certain private conversations in two acts and a requiem".ASHI(VAVACHI)
The original title hints that Arthur Miller was interested in exploring the inner thoughts and emotions of his characters, particularly the main character Willy Loman. It suggests a focus on the internal struggles and psychological aspects of the protagonist, rather than just his external circumstances as a salesman.
"Betrayal Unveiled: Vengeance in The Crucible"
The title given to Prince Arthur was, " The Duke of Connaught"
The Inside of His Head. However, Arthur Miller's friends convinced him that it wasn't a very good title for his play about the weary life and unfortuante death of a salesman.