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An Analysis of The Crucible
Arthur Millers play “The Crucible” reflects the definition of a crucible through the many trial and tribulations of all characters involved. This reflection is not only literal, but also metaphorical. For example, just like in “The Crucible” every person has literal and metaphorical trials.
The literal trials of the Salem witch trials were very similar some of the kinds of trials that go on today. There were 200 people that got accused during the time that the witch hunts took place. Out of that 200 accused, 24 men, 14 woman, and I believe 1 child go executed. Only one woman confessed to actually being a witch. That one woman was Sarah Good. She escaped being hung because she confessed. Many of the citizens of Salem during the late 17th century were falsely accused by the many girls in the court.
Along with the many literal trials in Salem, there were even more metaphorical tribulations in Massachusetts. during the late 17th century. Firstly, there is John Proctor. John Proctor has many different trials but there are three in particular that are discussed in Arthur Millers play. To begin with, John Proctor had an affair with Abigail Williams. Elizabeth Proctor (John’s wife) found out about his affair with Abigail. They are trying to get over the affair and trying to be a better husband and wife to each other.
Secondly, John becomes involved in a confrontation with Reverend Hale. They start talking . . . read more.
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