The Crucible (play by Arthur Miller)

*The Crucible* by Arthur Miller is a dramatic play set during the Salem Witch Trials of the 1690s. It explores how fear, hysteria, and suspicion can lead communities to unjustly persecute innocent people. Through intense courtroom scenes, the play examines themes of integrity, mass hysteria, and the destructive power of false accusations. Miller also uses the historical events as an allegory for McCarthyism in the 1950s, highlighting how fear of perceived enemies can threaten justice and truth. Overall, it’s a compelling story about morality under pressure and the importance of individual conscience.