the crucible

I agree that Arthur Miller engaged the audience to a large extent, and he also manages to get across a historical story at the same time and prove a point. I believe that through extensive character detail he has made it possible for us to understand exactly how the different characters are feeling, and why they behave the way they do. Miller also plays on our emotions by amplifying our own faults through the characters, as in the case of Abigail using the whole situation to her advantage, and being very manipulative and sly, all of which are characteristics that we don´t like in ourselves. For example, Abigail was using the whole situation to get back at John Proctor, she wanted him but he didn´t want her, and in trying to gain his affections, she involved all of the people of Salem. During the play Abigail had one goal (John Proctor) and she didn´t care how she achieved this.
Throughout the play the contrast between light and dark is a prominent feature. In the footnote at the be...