Crucible Theme

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…in the grips of an insanity dictated by the absence of knowledge and the pressure of power, practical and balanced advice will appear outdated and hopelessly naive, if not dangerous. The Crucible, therefore, suggests that progress can never be made without error. What takes place in the context of the larger struggle of good versus evil are the issues of making the right moral choice and the necessity of sacrifice as a means of redemption.