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“If she is innocent! Why do you never wonder if Parris be innocent, or Abigail? Is the accuser always holy now? Were they born this morning as clean as God's fingers? I'll tell you what's walking Salem—vengeance is walking Salem. We are what we always were in Salem, but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and common vengeance writes the law!”

Quote by Arthur Miller

Work

The Crucible

Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' is a dramatic retelling of the infamous Salem witch trials that occurred in colonial Massachusetts. The story delves into the paranoia and societal breakdown that led to the persecution of innocent individuals accused of witchcraft. The play serves as an allegory for the McCarthyism era in the United States, highlighting the dangers of witch hunts and the loss of personal freedoms under the guise of public safety. more

Author

Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller

A renowned American playwright, known for his profound social criticism and character development. His works include 'Death of a Salesman' and 'All My Sons'. more

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