Description
In a Puritan village gripped by fear, a chain of accusations ignites a courtroom frenzy that quickly turns personal grievances into public catastrophe. As the trials escalate, ordinary people are forced to choose between truth and survival, revealing how power, hysteria, and moral compromise can reshape an entire community. With its sharp focus on integrity under pressure, the play explores themes of mass paranoia, the cost of denial, and the devastating consequences of unchecked authority. Written in Arthur Miller’s incisive, character-driven style, this classic drama remains a searing study of how quickly justice can be replaced by spectacle.
Available Editions
paperback
Hassell Street Press
Published Sep 10, 2021
164 pages
ISBN: 9781015257122
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Community Reviews(1)
i have never felt so manic in my LIFEEEEE. at no point does the tension ever resolve. it's a CONSTANT climb to unparalleled panic and threat. ououououhhhh this was soooo good. <i>also everyone being named mary or named with the letter p was fucking dogshit</i>
Details
First Published
1953
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for THE CRUCIBLE a Play in Four Acts by Arthur Miller.