The Crucible: The Tragedy At Salem
The people of Salem can hardly be condemned for their actions
during the witch hunts of 1692, as described in the play The Crucible, for
they were merely products of their time. This is shown through an
examination of the theocratic society in which they lived, the patriarchal
snobbery they exhibited toward each other, their lack of medical technology
and in depth knowledge of disease and of an analysis of the fear they
displayed of the unknown. This is important as it shows that the Salemites
were not entirely evil people, for they were only reacting to a situation
in ....
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