The Crucible 

The Crucible - By Arthur Miller 

This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society. The story tells how small lies – children’s lies – build and build until the suspicions of a whole town is aroused. Set in a small tight-knit community, personal grievances collide with lust and superstition, fueling widespread hysteria. Arthur Miller’s timeless parable attacks the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations. Read More 

Study Guide  

• Plot Overview  
• Video Summaries  
• Character Analysis  
• Quotes 

Study Notes 

• Arthur Miller Biography 
• The Crucible Summary 
• Character Analysis 
• Character Map 
• Study Help 

The Crucible Plot Summary 

• Act 1 Summary 
• Act 2 Summary 
• Act 3 Summary 
• Act 4 Summary 

Play - The Crucible 

• By Chatham Highschool 
• Running Time 2:11:20 Mins 
• Introduction By Dylan Salinger 

Article - ’Why I Wrote the Crucible’