![]() ![]() ![]() In addition to the play, students will read several paired texts that add to their analysis of the core text. In exploring the circumstances of the Salem witch trials, which occurred centuries prior to Senator Joseph McCarthy’s communist “witch hunt,” Miller raises questions about the devastating impact that corruption, herd mentality, and vengeance can have on a community. Written during the McCarthyism scare of the 1950s, the play underscores the importance of remembering the events of our collective past. In this unit on Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, students will explore the thematic topics of history, community, and truth. ![]()
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