Part one of term paper
The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller is a play that takes place in the late 17th century during the famous yet tragic witch trials. It is a story that contains the many struggles that came about as a result of the strict Puritan setting. Miller’s depiction of the Salem witch trials deals with a community that starts out with a tight ...

Part two of term paper
... as well as the togetherness of the community died so that families could protect their social status. The change-hating Puritan society was led by a church that promoted isolation from any other group of people with different beliefs. The church was against anything that was related to devil-worship, such as dancing and chanting. It was a time of uneasiness and suspicion. After the girls in the village have been caught dancing in the woods and one of them falls sick, rumors circulated about ...