The Crucible

Life brings us many trials and tests. If one were to look deeper into these trials and tests, it would be clear that there are always two sides. A good side and a bad side. This is more commonly known as the conflict between good and evil. Arthur Miller paints a picture for us in a play that contains many scenarios of good versus evil, and the characters who generally possess these feelings and intentions. …

…the theme of the ongoing battle between good and evil, Miller uses some symbolism. He uses Proctor to symbolize Jesus Christ, and Abigail Williams to symbolize the devil. The ongoing fight in the play is parallel to the ongoing battle between good and evil in life. With every choice we face, though not always evident, there is a pure or good alternative and an evil one. We need to learn to choose the right way.