Il crogiuolo

Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” differs from his previous works like “Death of a Salesman.” The play is set in 17th century Salem, where a religiously driven witch hunt takes place. It also serves as an allegory for the McCarthyism witch hunts in 1950s America. Premiering in 1953, the play explores how political campaigns can create not only fear but also a new, almost sacred reality, where people surrender their conscience to others.