Essay Archive - The Deterioration of Salem During the Witch Trials The Crucible
The Deterioration of Salem During the Witch Trials The Crucible by Arthur Miller
The deterioration of Salem's social structure precipitated the murders of many innocent people. Arthur Miller's depiction of the Salem witch trials, The Crucible, deals with a community that starts out looking like it is tightly knit and church loving. It turns out that once Tituba starts pointing her finger at the witches, the community starts pointing their fingers at each other. Hysteria and hidden agendas break down the social structu....
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