Crucible Title

Arthur Miller uses the title The Crucible, which means both “a melting pot capable of withstanding great pressure,” and “a severe test or trial,” as a metaphor to the events in the book. First of all, characters in the play are put on trial. This was very difficult for the men and women accused by the girls, because they were actually put on trial and sent to jail and torn between the decision of lying under oath or being hung. This put a great strain on their minds because if...