1. Act III – Journal Response
Read “Why I Wrote The Crucible: An artist’s answer to politics” by Arthur Miller on page 129 of Springboard with a partner.
Alternate reading paragraphs – stop in places to summarize.
Journal response: In a well-written, organized essay-style response, answer the following questions.
What is Miller’s purpose in writing The Crucible? How does Miller’s historic fictional retelling of the Salem Witch Trials serve his purpose? Why is the text now so popular when it was highly criticized upon its debut?