THIS IS DUE TODAY, PLZ HELP!! Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, one of the most influential literary depictions of the witch crisis, was written and performed during the Red Scare, a period marked by fear of Communism’s influence over American life. However, it always seems to resonate with every era it is read and performed in. What do you suppose prompted Arthur Miller’s decision to research and write about Salem now? In what ways do the items discussed in the article such as accusations, evidence, and hysteria still resonate with modern day society? Choose a modern day event that has unfolded recently that is an example of a modern day witch hunt, or mass hysteria.