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The Crucible Arthur Miller

Why the Crucible? Miller wrote about the event as an allegory for Communism, McCarthyism and the Red Scare. Wrote “The Crucible” in 1953. He used personal experience of conviction for contempt of Congress (he refused to implicate others who had attended meetings of the American Communist Party) to write “The Crucible”. Miller wrote the play to warn against mass hysteria and to plead for freedom and tolerance.

Arthur Miller: A Life Born on October 17, 1915 Attended the University of Michigan from 1934-1938 Graduated with a degree in journalism Wrote and produced five plays during college career Married three times Two daughters, one son

Miller and HUAC Investigated for possible associations with the Communist party from 1953 to 1955 In 1956, he was called to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). Only attended meetings looking to advocate social justice and equality When brought before the committee, he refused to name any other attendees.

Miller and HUAC (cont.) Found guilty of contempt Later released

Communism

Communism Definition 1. a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. 2. ( often initial capital letter ) a system of social organization in which all economic and social activity is controlled by a totalitarian state dominated by a single and self-perpetuating political party.

McCarthyism

McCarthyism public accusation of Communist sympathies: the practice of publicly accusing somebody, especially somebody in government or the media, of subversive or Communist activities or sympathies, especially without real evidence to substantiate this unfair accusation or investigation of people: the practice of using unsubstantiated accusations or unfair methods of investigation to discredit people

The Red Scare A time of paranoia and hysteria over communism Many government officials were involved or accused. Many writers, actors, and directors lost their jobs Many named names to save their own careers

Salem, 1692

The Salem Witch Trials In 1692, twenty were executed; 150 were jailed. The Puritan culture attributed its hardships to the Devil. Several girls in the town began to have seizures and lapses of unconsciousness after seeking Tituba, a slave from Barbados, for fortunetelling.

The Salem Witch Trials (cont.) Tituba and two elderly women were accused at first; by the end, many of the community’s most prominent citizens were accused. Overall nineteen were hanged, four accused died in prison, and one was pressed to death In 1706, Ann Putnam signs a letter of apology.

Salem Witch Trials (cont.) Samuel Sewell was the only judge to apologize for actions.

Possible Causes Hallucinations from spoiled food Boredom Strict society Social cleansing? Land dispute

Connections Miller wrote The Crucible as a metaphor for the Red Scare in the 1950’s. He felt there was a “witch hunt” within the government and beyond Like the witch trials, it was easier to admit guilt than maintain innocence. The play is widely performed when social unrest is present in a culture.

20th Century Witch Hunts The Holocaust

20th Century Witch Hunts Japanese-American Internment Camps

20th Century Witch Hunts: Racial Profiling African Americans Native Americans Arab/Middle-Eastern decent

20th Century Witch Hunts: Stereotypes Homosexuality AIDS

Closing Thoughts Be aware of false accusations Rumors do harm Integrity is key Not all things are as they seem