The Crucible

Do you believe witchcraft was the cause? Arthur Miller's The Crucible, draws the reader back in time to the trying times of the Salem Witchcraft Trials.

In the beginning, the book takes place in Salem, Massachusetts during the 17 century. Where Abigail Williams seems to be in the middle of everything. She tries to blame everything on other people to keep her out of trouble.

They think that the Devil is hanging around the town of Salem, and they want him out. The only way that can happen is if all of the girls admit and repent their sins. John Proctor and Abigail have a conversation referring to their affair. Abigail wants him to confess his love for her, but he refuses to have any further involvement with her. Reverend John Hale, a man known to be an authority on the matter of witchcraft, is determined to drive the evil spirits away from Salem.

John Proctor's wife, Elizabeth, argues with him that he must go and turn Abby in to the court, saying that she is a fraud. John is reluctant to get involved with the witch-hunt.

At the court, depositions are given and names are mentioned. Anyone whose name is mentioned is questioned, specifically by Deputy Governor Danforth and Reverend Parris.

Chaos breaks out.

John Proctor goes to the court to try and save his wife. He brings Mary Warren to testify that all the girls were lying about the witchcraft. All of the girls are brought in for questioning. Abby maintains that she is telling the truth and accuses Mary of lying. John admits that he is a lecher and says that Abby is a whore. Elizabeth is brought in for questioning, but she denies that her husband is a lecher.

If you enjoy a book full of suspense, I recommend you read The Crucible by Aurthur Miller.