'I know not what a witch is.'
'How do you know, then, that you are not a witch?'
A study in the hysteria which led to the 1692 Salem witch trails, The Crucible concentrates on the fate of the key figures caught up in the persecution. The play was written in 1953 as a parable for the events of the communist fearing McCarthy era in the USA, when anyone suspected of left wing views was arraigned for 'un-American' activities.
This edition contains notes and activities to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the play.
