Without knowing the background of The Crucible, at first sight, the play seems to depict the story of witch trials which it is reported took place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. These trials were founded on the testimony of a young girl, Anne Putnam, who stated that she had seen a group of people holding rituals which included consorting with the devil. She also claimed that they were residents of Salem, and that they were conducting black Sabbaths, which is a term for the…
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