When reverend hale enters the scene in act 1 of the crucible, what two historic events does miller compare in his dramatic exposition?

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Crucible act 1

Asked by bailey c #386138 on 9/9/2014 7:57 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/9/2014 8:06 PM

Answered by Aslan on 9/9/2014 8:06 PM

I don't believe this is mentioned in the text itself. Certainly The Crucible can be seen as an allegory to McCarthyism.