The Crucible

It is a truism that texts can be read in entirely different ways. As we have different people with different backgrounds and experiences, it can be assumed that texts will be valued differently for each person- based on their values.

Two different views on the film ‘The Crucible’, written by Belle Moore and Greg King respectivley, express this fact. The two readings return mixed reviews to the reader through their distinctive elements of style and simultaneous use of the expressive and pragmatic values.

The view adopted by Moore expresses a subjective and valued judgement of the film which borders on hyperbole through it’s extensive use of exaggerated praise.
On the other hand, King’s view comprises a more objective and emotive stance shown through it’s sophisticated comprehension of the film.

This review concentrates on the film’s pragmatic values, as the writer easily indentifies the connection planned through the historical sense to the McCarthy era. Progre...