Symbolism In The Crucible

The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines a “crucible” as “a pot in which metals or other substances are heated to a very high temperature or melted”. Also, The Crucible is the title of Arthur Miller’s play. While is is not completely obvious at first glance how the two are similar, after further examination, it’s apparent how they are incredibly similar. The Crucible is a highly symbolic title. As the definition states, as more heat is applied, more substances come out, which is what happens in The Crucible. The actual crucible is Abigail Williams. Abigail causes the heat, the heat of being accused of being a witch. This is because when the crucible heats up, it removes different parts. When Abigail begins to make accusations, she begins to add
John Proctor’s introduction to conflict, where he states that the children are manipulating everyone is the part with the crucible is introduced into an experiment. Then, the court’s introduction to conflict is when Abigail starts accusing people of witchcraft, like Sarah Good and Bridget Bishop. This is also the point where the materials are added to the crucible and the heat is starting to be applied. Then, as people begin to die, such as Giles Corey and Goody Osborne, which is part of the rising and falling actions, is a representation of the separation of the two groups of people. The groups are the confessors, like Tituba, Abigail, and Goody Good, and the dead. This is like when the metals begin to separate out in the crucible based on how much heat is placed upon them. John Proctor’s resolution was refusing to allow the confession to be posted on the church door. This is the last point in the story where they get someone to fall into one of the two groups. This is when the final metal separates out in the crucible. The plot of The Crucible is a summary of what happens in a