In the play "The Crucible," Millers picture, of the Salem witch hunts of 1692 may fitly be examined as a work of dramatic art, as a product of the author, and as a social document. A major character that enabled the dramatic art to come into play is John Proctor himself who was a leading character and who had a voice of common sense. Arthur Miller built up to the big scenes seen throughout the play …showed first 75 words of 595 total…

…showed last 75 words of 595 total…A person could read this play and get a lot out of it without knowing much about it when they began. The first act was confusing and yet the last act opening was intended to provide an emotional rest, there was no sense really being made. However in the end looking back on the play as a whole, something does come out of it and to each person it is something different although definitely worthwhile.