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''[[The Crucible]]'' is a play by Arthur Miller, published in 1953 and adapted by Miller for the screen in 1996. |
''[[The Crucible]]'' is a play by Arthur Miller, published in 1953 and adapted by Miller [[The Crucible (1996 film)|for the screen in 1996]]. |
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The play tells the story of the Salem Witch Trials, which took place in Massachusetts in 1692-93 - though, of course, Miller invents his own characters for dramatic purposes and because not much is known of the actual personalities involved. |
The play tells the story of the Salem Witch Trials, which took place in Massachusetts in 1692-93 - though, of course, Miller invents his own characters for dramatic purposes and because not much is known of the actual personalities involved. |
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''The Crucible'' was likely written partly in response to the activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy, who became notorious for his excessive zeal in rooting out Communist sympathizers. |
''The Crucible'' was likely written partly in response to the activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy, who became notorious for his excessive zeal in rooting out Communist sympathizers. |
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* [[Aw, Look -- They Really Do Love Each Other]]: John and Elizabeth realize this at the end. |
* [[Aw, Look -- They Really Do Love Each Other]]: John and Elizabeth realize this at the end. |
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