Justice in Arthur Miller's the Crucible

by Claudia Durst Johnson

Book Overview

Responding directly to the era of U.S. politics known as McCarthyism, Arthur Miller's 1953 play The Crucible positions the Salem witch trials at the center of a narrative that seeks to dance with and around questions of justice, power, and suspicion. This compelling edition presents readers with an insight into Arthur Miller's life, work, and inspirations, with a specific eye toward his writing of The Crucible. Readers are invited to explore the theme...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737743905
• ISBN13: 9780737743906
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12