The Crucible: The Deterioration Of Salem During The Witch Trials
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John Hudson
Mrs. Phillips
The deterioration of Salem's social structure precipitated the murders
of many innocent people. Arthur Miller's depiction of the Salem witch trials,
The Crucible, deals with a community that starts out looking like it is tightly
knit and church loving. It turns out that o ....
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.... family was
very important to the members of the community. When the girls were caught
dancing in the woods, they lied to protect not just themselves but the
reputation of their families. They claimed that the devil took them over and
influenced them to dance. The girls also said that they saw members of the town
standing with the devil. A community living in a puritan society like Salem
could easily go into a chaotic state and have a difficult time dealing with
what they consider to be the la ....
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