BIOGRAPHY

Arthur Miller's plays have always dealt with issues that we wrestle with as a society. Miller is not afraid to force his audience to face that which it would rather remain hidden. Although his works shine a light on our weakness and foibles, he always, however, emphasizes the strength and magnificence of the human spirit. The human spirit not only endures in his plays, but it prevails!

For information of Miller's life read the following brief biography.

ARTHUR MILLER: AN INTERVIEW

Find out what Arthur Miller himself says about writing The Crucible. Just click here.

THE CRUCIBLE: FACT vs. FICTION

The Crucible is, of course, based on fact. The major events portrayed in the play are part of our history. This does not mean, however, that everything that happens in the play actually happened exactly that way back in 1692 or that the characters portrayed by Arthur Miller are direct copies of their Salem counterparts. Check out this site and complete the work in your notebooks.