Introduction and Historical Background of the Play The Crucible Introduction to Author of The Crucible Arthur Miller was born on October 17, 1915, in Harlem. He was son of Isidore and Augusta Miller, who were Polish immigrants. He graduated in 1933 from high school in New York. He applied to several universities but could not … Read more
Characters Analysis of Abigail Williams(The Crucible) Character Analysis of Abigail Williams Abigail Williams is the main character and driving force of the play. She played a vital role in taking responsibility for the other girls dancing in the woods. She also dictates other girls and manipulates them according to her own wishes. She was casting … Read more
Characters Analysis of John Proctor(The Crucible) Character Analysis of John Proctor John Proctor is one of the main characters of the play who remain on the stage most of the time. Audience knows him from the first scene of the play and witnesses his doom at the end of the play. He is a tormented … Read more
Characters in the Play The Crucible Characters in The Crucible. There are limited numbers of characters in the play The Crucible. The story of the play revolves around some main characters unlike one man show. The main characters in the Crucible are: Reverend Parris, Betty Parris, Abigail Williams, John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Tituba, Judge Hathorne, … Read more
Summary of The Crucible The Play Crucible is composed of four acts. All the acts were performed at different places. Here is a summary of The Crucible. The Crucible Act 1 Summary The play takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. The Crucible opens in the home of Reverend Parris, where Betty is lying unconscious … Read more