The Crucible

The Crucible

How does Miller's use of literary devices enrich our understanding of events in The Crucible? (from Act one and two)

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This is a pretty involved question for this short space. There is a lot of thematic ground to cover. Suspicion, revenge, hypocrisy, and scapegoating are just a few. Certain characters represent different parts of society. John Proctor is a Christ figure while rev. Paris is a symbol corruption in the church.

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