Why did miller choose the salem witch trials as the basis for the crucible?

felt the events would make for an interesting play.
felt the events best mirrored the events of his time.
felt the events best showed the dangers of witchcraft.
felt the events would reaffirm religious beliefs in others.

B...He felt the events best mirrored the events of his time.

During Miller's time there was a witch hunt for communists in America. People were accusing neighbors or other members of the community of being communist if the person was someone they didn't like. The fear of communist spies in America brought out a hysteria amongst the people similar to the Salem Witch Trials.

nvm i got answer for you due to women's circumstances during elizabethan times, it would be surprising to see great talent emerge from a female writer.

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