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Without Accountability, True Character Is Revealed

How is it that two people raised in the same environment turn out different? The play Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, helps to show human nature through a series of events linked through the Salem witch trials. In this play, a group of young teenagers would undermine the religious government and make a mockery of the Salem judicial system. The play revolves around people not brave enough to stand up and take responsibility. Many of the characters in The Crucible have motives behind their accusations of witchcraft. They all seek some form of personal gain, such as preserving a good reputation. Miller shows human nature through the development of characters. Two young ladies, in...

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