Week 8 homework after discussion in class

The title, The Crucible, is very relevant to the play. Crucible, is a pot which is heated to a very high temperature, links in with a sever test of political power. The people of Salem were all placed in a "pot" and were heated because they turned on each other. Problems of different individuals came to light and many people were convicted of witchcraft. the political side of the community was put through the test of reverting the blame and the beliefs of the people and what they believe is right. The situation in which the community of Salem wad put through is very similar to a pot which is heated to a very high temperature to mesh different metals and can be seen through reverting the blame.

The Crucible - Week 8 Homework

Look up the meaning of the word which constitutes the title of the play, "crucible", and give a dictionary definition. How appropriate do you consider the title to be? Write a paragraph in answer, referring to one of the play's themes to justify your response. Post on your blog before 8.20 Tuesday.

Definition:

1) A heat-resistant container used to melt ores, metals, and other materials.

2) A place, time or situation characterized by the confluence of powerful intellectual, social, economic or political forces

3) Sever Test

I consider the title of the play to be very relevant to the second and third definition. The members of the Salem community were strict in their beliefs. Political power (the church) has a large influence over the lives of all members of the community. The entire community was put through a “sever test” through the trials. The political side of the community was put to the test. The beliefs of the people and what they believed was right were placed at opposite ends of the scale. A situation characterized by powerful political forces and sever test are relevant to the play and the title “The Crucible” is fitting.