What is the historical purpose of miller’s the crucible?
a. to be a reminder of the consequences of mass hysteria
b. to be a lesson about the rise and fall of power among men
c. to be a record of the mass hysteria during the mccarthyism era
d. to be an accurate depiction of life during the salem witch trials

The correct answer is the following: option a. The historical purpose of Miller's The Crucible is to be a reminder of the consequences of mass hysteria. American author Arthur Miller first published The Crucible, a play based on the witch trials of Salem, in 1953.  The historical purpose of Miller's work was to be a reminder of the consequences of mass hysteria, which he thought was relevant for the current times. Miller wrote The Crucible to show how mass hysteria can create chaos and deep damage to a community, as a way to antagonize what Senator McCarthy was imposing in the country, by conducting a "witch hunt" against any American suspected of being a communist. By creating a story based on the Salem trials, Miller succeeded in drawing a parallel between those old times and the current events that were happening in America, both created as  consequences of mass hysteria.

  plan: i will begin with a quotation about the importance of unity in a community. then, i will state my claim that an activity will unite our school by creating a shared vision, purpose, and direction. in the body, i will use three main points that describe the different avenues the students can take: through a variety of clubs, through a special event, or through an awareness week. i will provide evidence about other towns that have unity activities and the kinds of events that they include. pictures will illustrate my three main points in action. for the ending, i will restate the main idea in a new way and pose a question to keep the audience thinking.