Inspiring Insights into The Crucible by Arthur Miller and Historical Parallels
Discover the captivating world of Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, as we delve into its themes, settings, and historical context. Uncover the similarities between the Salem Witch Trials and the Red Scare, and explore the impact of political ideologies like Capitalism and Communism. Join us in unraveling the complexities of hysteria, witchcraft, and fear through the lens of this timeless classic.
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Reading for Pleasure The Crucible by Arthur Miller Saturday, 22 March 2025 Do Now Based on these images inspired by or photographs from the play The Crucible , what do you predict this play will be about? Stretch: What topic/time period does this look similar to from history (HINT: Year 8)
Big Question What does it mean to be articulate?
a) Capitalism b) Communism Why did Miller write it? However, the USA followed the opposite political ideology: Capitalism.
James I Miller s Choice of Setting
Salem is very famous place because of the events that happened in the puritan community in the 1690s: the Salem Witch Trials. Miller s Choice of Setting Let s find out what happened
Based on the historical information from the video Miller s Choice of Setting What are the similarities between the Salem Witch Trials and the Red Scare? Use the words in the grid to help you. Puritans Hysteria The devil Witchcraft Communism Terror Scapegoating USA and Fear
