The Crucible by Arthur Miller

The Crucible

Arthur Miller with Christopher Bigsby

176 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics historical play dark tense medium-paced
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In the rigid theocracy of Salem, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town’s most basic fears and suspicions; and when a young girl accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch, self-righteous church leaders and townspeople insi...

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Moods

dark 86%
tense 69%
emotional 40%
sad 32%
challenging 29%
reflective 28%
mysterious 22%
informative 18%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 41%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 28% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

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3.52

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