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First and foremost, figuaratively crucible means a severe test or trial but literally it means a container that is used for heating and melting metals. When the metals are exposed to high temperatures, the more valuable metals seperate from the basic metals. 1) To begin with, many people of Salem had to go through interrogations by the court. Most of them were the accused. 2) Secondly, a lot of the accused began questioning their true character and personality. 3) Lastly, the society was falling apart as the drama grew and the trails proceeded. This is similar to the literal definition when the metals seperate from basic and valuable metals. For them to leave, they would have to escape or be hung. I hope this answered your question! Happy Writing!!:)

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