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The Crucible (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)

Places Discussed

*Salem. Small Massachusetts town on the Atlantic coast, about twenty miles northeast of Boston. A small community sandwiched between the ocean and the wilderness, Salem felt itself surrounded by danger, a danger that could be combated only by hard work, perseverance, and strict religious observance. The Native Americans living in the area presented a threat, but the devil, who lurked in the nearby wilderness, was a far greater threat, tempting villagers to worship him. The theocracy that governed Salem was designed to prevent this from occurring; thus any...

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• Arthur Miller (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
• Arthur Miller (Dictionary of World Biography)
• Arthur Miller (Identities and Issues)
• Arthur Miller (Drama)

See Also:

• - For teachers, the The Crucible Lesson Plan.
• - The Crucible summary and study guide in the eNotes.