How Did The Salem Influence The Crucible

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Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a play about the salem witch trials in 1692. Salem is heavily influenced by the church, and when there is word that witches are running about, all Hell breaks loose. It all started with a young woman named Abigail, who got caught dancing in the woods, and since has been feeding their small community lies upon

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