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A play about the Salem witch trials and mass hysteria
1953Fast paceTense
What it is about
In 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, a group of girls accuse townspeople of witchcraft. John Proctor, a farmer with a secret, tries to stop the accusations. Miller wrote the play as a comment on the McCarthy era.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a classic American play.
What you will get
It won the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play.
The Crucible Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Witch trials · Hysteria · Integrity
Length
143 pages · ≈ 4 h
More about this book
Characters
John Proctor, Abigail Williams and Elizabeth Proctor.
Setting
Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692.
What makes it different
A historical play that was written as a political allegory.
Feel
Tense, serious and powerful.
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