“Part of the main plan of imperialism... is that we will give you your history, we will write it for you, we will re-order the past...What's more truly frightening is the defacement, the mutilation, and ultimately the eradication of history in order to create... an order that is favorable to the United States.” GivingWritingStatesPastOrderUnitedUnited StatesPlansTyrannyTyrantsFrighteningImperialismMutilation Author:Edward Said
“The Crucible became by far my most frequently produced play, both abroad and at home. Its meaning is somewhat different in different places and moments. I can almost tell what the political situation in a country is when the play is suddenly a hit there it is either a warning of tyranny on the way or a reminder of tyranny just past.” WayI CanDifferentCountryPlayMomentsHomePastPoliticalSituationTyrannyWarningRemindersDifferent PlaceCrucible Book:The Crucible Source: The Crucible