The Crucible

I hate to rate this so low when it seems that the only people who do so are those forced to read it by a cruel teacher. I'm even more troubled by the fact that I haven't seen anyone else bring up what bothers me about this play. Yes, it's well written -- that is, the dialogue is expertly handled. The......more

Because it is my name! Massachusetts, 17th century. Worrisome events start taking place in Salem; a pagan naked dance ritual, an unexpected death at child birth, a small girl suddenly falling into catatonic state, people missing church. Nothing terribly out of ordinary, but just enough to raise co......more

JOHN PROCTOR: What... what are we doing here? Where are we? ELIZABETH PROCTOR: We're in a review, John. JOHN PROCTOR: A review? JOHN HALE: Yes, a review. Newt Gingrich has been encouraging people to read The Crucible. We've agreed to help him. SAMUEL PARRIS: It's our duty, John. We're in the middle of......more

Woman in Salem, MA (1692): *Exists* Puritans: [Photo Text: House GOP tweeting "This is all heresy"]......more

I love this play because Arthur Miller wrote it to remind us of why [literal and metaphorical] witch hunts are dangerous. Sadly, it’s 2024 and we still aren’t listening. Also, I may be in the minority here, but I love me a female villain that has little to no redeemable qualities. Not even kidding. P......more