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ERIC Number: EJ356693
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Beware the Loss of Conscience: "The Crucible" as Warning for Today.
Cerjak, Judith A.
English Journal, v76 n5 p55-57 Sep 1987
Discusses the political relevance of Miller's play about Salem witch trials to (1) the McCarthy era hearings, and (2) current cases between religious fundamentalists and school curriculum boards. Summarizes the history of these events and relates them to an interpretation of "The Crucible." (JG)
Descriptors: Censorship, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Drama, English Instruction, Higher Education, Political Issues, Relevance (Education), Religion, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, United States Literature
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Crucible; McCarthyism; Miller (Arthur)