A Adrian! New member Nov 22, 2009 #1 i just want to know what the authors purpose in the crucible by arthur miller is
X x_beforethedawn_x Guest Nov 22, 2009 #2 The Crucible is an allegory. It was written in the 1950's, during the Red Fear in the U.S to draw a parallel to the Salem Witch Trials. Basically, Miller's purpose was to compare McCarthyism to the hysteria of the witch trials.
The Crucible is an allegory. It was written in the 1950's, during the Red Fear in the U.S to draw a parallel to the Salem Witch Trials. Basically, Miller's purpose was to compare McCarthyism to the hysteria of the witch trials.
