The Crucible

Hello all. This month, I will be covering "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. I first read this book back in 5th grade for an online literature course, and recently re-read it in my free time. Despite being quite dense, I think the themes within this story are very prominent, and has topics that we can all relate to. Although this story is actually a written play, the book version is read in the form of a script. 

This story takes place in the 17th century, right in the middle of the horrific Salem Witch trials. The main character's name is John Proctor,  who was a dramatized version of the real-life John Proctor who was murdered along with his wife during the Salem Witch Trials. Towards the beginning of the story, he finds himself facing multiple accusations. Truthfully, he actually had an affair with another woman named Abigail, and has been hiding the secret for a year. While I won't tell you the verdict and spoil the ending of the story, the play revolves around a lot of aspects of dark human nature, such as mass hysteria, abusing power, deception, and blackmail. Additionally, this play was also based on a true story with true historical events. 

Although this is a very old story, I strongly believe that the themes here still apply in our modern day society. It talks about themes of injustice and standing up for your own beliefs. Many times it discusses morality and ethics, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for an intellectually-stimulating read!


-DJ

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  1. Lily RowellMarch 4, 2024 at 11:06 AM

    Hi DJ! from your short summary of the book the overall plot sounds very interesting and it sounds like a good read :)

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