The Crucible by Arthur Miller

The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a powerful drama centred on the mass hysteria surrounding the 1692 Salem witchcraft trials. The play follows key figures caught up in persecution and explores fear, accusation, pressure, personal principles and the motivations that drive people during times of crisis. The work also functions as a parable for the McCarthy era in the United States during the 1950s. This Heinemann Plays edition includes notes and assignments designed to support literature study and help readers engage more deeply with the text.