The Crucible (Penguin Classics Series)
Based on historical people and real events, Arthur Miller's play uses the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence unleashed by the rumors of witchcraft as a powerful parable about McCarthyism. Introduction by Christopher Bigsby
Based on historical people and real events, Arthur Miller's play uses the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence unleashed by the rumors of witchcraft as a powerful parable about McCarthyism. Introduction by Christopher Bigsby
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Format: ebook
ASIN: 9780142437339
Publish date: 25-03-2003
Publisher: Penguin
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Classics,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
Read For School,
Historical Fiction,
Plays,
Drama,
High School,
Fiction,
Historical
Interested in more of my reviews? Visit my blog!I never actually read this in school; however, I was very familiar with the storyline itself. The Crucible. What is there to say that hasn’t already been said?This story was based on historical people and real events and was a very authentic depiction ...
I thouroughly enjoyed the play, although it wasn't quite what I expected. I think the play's more about a broader sense of suspicion and mob mentality than it just being limited to an allegory on McCarthyism, but overall Miller does a wonderful job of showing the tricks and consequences of a little ...
One of the most gripping plays I've read, though I look forward to someday seeing it actual acted out. It's been years since I've read it, and I still remember the haunting end very clearly.
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