Lesson Of Salem

Introduction
Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible presents a situation in which many are fooled into believing a false idea by a few people. Other aspects or people are used as scapegoats for what is really happening. The Salem witch trials of 1692 as seen from the eyes of many today seem almost insane. Although this may be true, many people have not yet learned from this situation. In McMinnville, Tennessee, many people claimed to become sick while at school, starting with a teacher, when in fact there was nothing wrong with the school. The lesson between the events of Salem and the mass hysteria sickness in McMinnville, Tennessee is that reasoning and common sense are often overlooked in times unexplained situations and should not be.

The Lesson from Salem and McMinnville
The Salem witch trials of 1692 lead to the deaths of many innocent people due to the false accusations of vengeful community members. Once one claim started, many more were presented to the court. Man...