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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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Q: Why is The Crucible by Arthur Miller a good title for the story The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
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