The Crusible

The Crucible


 Incidents or Comments
 The play itself was symbolic of the anti-Communist “witch-hunt” of the
1950s.
 An allusion within The Crucible that closely relates to the 50’s “witch-hunt” is the mindless fear that spread especially among the children. A fear that was much like this was the Red Scare.
 In the second act Proctor accuses Hale saying, “Pontius Pilate! God will not let you wash your hands of this!”. His insult is a direct reference to the Roman governor who presided over the trial and sentencing of Christ.
 Figures of Speech
 A common figure of speech in The Crucible is one spoken by John Procter and Abigail. During Procter’s confession he admits, “I have known her…”. To “have known someone” is a term to discreetly say that you have sexual relations with that person.
 Characters
 John Procter is the tragic hero of the play. Although he doesn’t start
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