The Crucible

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on real events that took place in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, during the famous Salem witch trials.
• The work is an allegory for McCarthyism—a political campaign in the United States during the 1950s aimed at alleged communists.
• The main character, John Proctor, is a historical figure who was indeed accused of witchcraft and executed.
• The book explores themes of mass hysteria, fanaticism, and injustice, showing how fear and suspicion can destroy society.
• Many characters in the book have real-life counterparts, and their fates in the book often align with historical facts.
• The work has been adapted for theater and film, and its productions continue to be popular worldwide.