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A Haunting Examination Of Groupthink And Mass Hysteria In A Rural Community, Presented Here With Enlightening Criticism And Commentary'I Believe That The Reader Will Discover Here The Essential Nature Of One Of The Strangest And Most Awful Chapters In Human History,' Arthur Miller Wrote In An Introduction To The Crucible, His Classic Play About The Witchhunts And Trials In Seventeenthcentury Salem, Massachusetts. Based On Historical People And Real Events, Miller'S Drama Is A Searing Portrait Of A Community Engulfed By Hysteria.In The Rigid Theocracy Of Salem, Rumors That Women Are Practicing Witchcraft Galvanize The Town'S Most Basic Fears And Suspicions; And When A Young Girl Accuses Elizabeth Proctor Of Being A Witch, Selfrighteous Church Leaders And Townspeople Insist That Elizabeth Be Brought To Trial. The Ruthlessness Of The Prosecutors And The Eagerness Of Neighbor To Testify Against Neighbor Brilliantly Illuminate The Destructive Power Of Socially Sanctioned Violence.Written In 1953, The Crucible Is A Mirror Miller Uses To Reflect The Anticommunist Hysteria Inspired By Senator Joseph Mccarthy'S 'Witchhunts' In The United States. Within The Text Itself, Miller Contemplates The Parallels, Writing: 'Political Opposition...Is Given An Inhumane Overlay, Which Then Justifies The Abrogation Of All Normally Applied Customs Of Civilized Behavior. A Political Policy Is Equated With Moral Right, And Opposition To It With Diabolical Malevolence.'This Viking Critical Library Edition Of Arthur Miller'S Dramatic Recreation Of The Salem Witch Trials Contains The Complete Text Of The Crucible As Well As Extensive Critical And Contextual Material About The Play And The Playwright, Including: Selections From Miller'S Writings On His Most Frequently Performed Play Essays On The Historical Background Of The Crucible, Including Personal Narratives By Participants In The Trials And Records Of Witchcraft In Salem From The Original Documents Reviews Of The Crucible, In Production By Brooks Atkinson, Walter Kerr, Eric Bentley, And Others Excerpts From Jeanpaul Sartre'S Les Sorcires De Salem, A 'Spinoff' Of Miller'S Play, And Three Analogous Works By Twain, Shaw, And Budd Schulberg Critical Essays On The Play, On Miller, And On The Play In The Context Of Miller'S Oeuvre An Introduction By The Editor, A Chronology, A List Of Topics For Discussion And Papers Prepared By Malcolm Cowley, And A Bibliography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Crucible? A: The Crucible explores themes of groupthink and mass hysteria, particularly within a rigid theocratic society. It reflects on the dangers of unchecked authority and the consequences of fear-driven actions.
- Q: Who is the author of The Crucible? A: The Crucible is authored by Arthur Miller, an influential American playwright known for addressing social issues through his works.
- Q: What historical events inspired The Crucible? A: The Crucible is inspired by the Salem witch trials of the late 17th century, paralleling the anti-communist hysteria of the 1950s in the United States.
- Q: What type of edition is this version of The Crucible? A: This is a Viking Critical Library edition, which includes the complete text of The Crucible along with critical essays and contextual materials about the play and its author.
- Q: How many pages does The Crucible have? A: The Crucible has a total of 512 pages in this edition.
- Q: What year was The Crucible published? A: The Crucible was published on January 1, 1996, in its revised edition.
- Q: What format is The Crucible available in? A: This edition of The Crucible is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is The Crucible suitable for academic study? A: Yes, The Crucible is suitable for academic study as it includes extensive critical commentary, essays, and discussion topics that can enhance understanding and analysis.
- Q: What are some critical materials included in this edition? A: This edition includes selections from Miller's writings, essays on the historical background, reviews of the play, and excerpts from related works, enriching the reader's perspective.
- Q: Can I find discussion questions in this edition of The Crucible? A: Yes, the Viking Critical Library edition includes a list of topics for discussion and papers prepared by Malcolm Cowley to facilitate deeper engagement with the text.