Crucible (Kevin)

I believe that the author Arthur Miller surrounded the theme of the crucible and the name of the book by the definition of, a severe test or trial, because all throughout the book it gives evidence that the witch trials was a severe test of strength and faith in your religion. The characters in the book were put through accusations and they watched as their town was tearing apart due to hysteria and strict puritan rules. One of the major indicators of that the book is based on this definition is the word “trials”. Characters were incarcerated and were put on trial to confess their bids with the devil or their loyalty to god and their religion.  People were forced to lie in order to save their life because if they didn’t confess they would be hung in the middle of the town where everyone could see but if they do they will be known as a liar. The arise of so-called “witchcraft” changed the town completely. People who know each other began accusing each other of things that don’t even exist to save your own life and when you have to do that the situation has to be very serious