The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
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Book Reviews of The Crucible
Book Review: Very well written
Summary: 5 Stars
The Crucible, one of Arthur Miller's best, and most well known books, is based off the Salem witch trials.
John Proctor, a middle aged farmer, is in a town run by the local preachers. Abigail Williams, a 17 year old girl, gets the town to follow her, after accusing many of the town leaders, of being witches. Something happened between John and Abigail, and it obviously hurts John. John tries to stop Abigail, while keeping his secret underwraps dduring the trial.
The play is pretty short, aroung 150 pages, and is in a somewhat old-southern language, so the reader should understand it before reading.
I highly recommend this to any play reader and any avid reader.
"He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him."
Book Review: Really good play...
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a very good play. I was actually forced to read it for school though. Usually I'm reading books like "Gossip Girl" and "The A-list", so this was a big change. The whole play is based around the character "John Proctor" who had an affair with a young girl, also neice of the Reverend, Abagail Willams. Abagail is determined to get him back, but John does not want her back and has to live with his guilt of adultery forever. Abagail,angry that John doesn't want her accuses his wife of witchcraft, along with many others. I won't tell you the ending, but it is pretty simple, how these people really thought that these people living around them were witches. The play is based on Mcarthyism... it was a really good read.Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this play was excellent. I haven't read many American plays before, but this one was definitely great. It takes place during the Salem Witch Trials, and follows the inhabitants over a period of several months. I thought it was interesting mainly because it gave me some insight into how terrifying it must have been for the people who lived back then. It shows how hysteria can make people believe anything and how a small minority can destroy so many people's lives, once they realize how much power they have. It was very disturbing, because it makes you realize how fragile our society is; but it is also very enlightening.Book Review: The Play and Joe McCarthy have Nothing in Common
Summary: 2 Stars
Have not read the book or seen the play. However, in reviewing the item in light of the fact that the local High School is putting on the play, I am struck by a common theme many of the other reviewers have touched upon. That being some common thread between witch trials and Joe McCarthy. McCarthy was many things, many of them bad. However, the substance of his claims were far more right than wrong. America, including many high offices in the government, of the 1940's and into the early 1950's was substantially infiltrated by Communists. That fact is provable by records opened to the public after the fall of the USSR.Book Review: Deeply Moving
Summary: 5 Stars
This play draws you in from the beggining, each character begging for your attention and pity. But as you watch the characters and the story unfold, you are forced to pick sides. The confused and manipulated girls can make you burn with anger and feel great sorrow for their entrapment. The adulterous husband first hits you as a cold, unloving man but soon woos you into seeing his honest and passionate character. Arthur Miller masterfully sends his reader on an emotionally journey through his chilling rendition of the sad affair of the Salem witch trials. Beautiful work, very worthy of your time.