Why is the play called The Crucible?

Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" is named after the historical event it depicts, the Salem witch trials of 1692. A crucible is a container used for heating materials to high temperatures, often used in chemistry to separate impurities from a substance. In the context of the play, the crucible represents the intense, heated atmosphere of suspicion and accusation that gripped the town during the witch trials.

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