The Crucible (Cliffs Notes) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jennifer L. Scheidt, Denis M. Calandra
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
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Pages: 80
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ISBN: 0764585886
Dewey Decimal Number: 812.52
UPC: 785555026315
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ASIN: 0764585886
Publication Date: June 5, 2000
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Product Description
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. CliffsNotes on The Crucible takes you into Arthur Miller's play about good and evil, self-identity and morality. Following the atmosphere and action of the Salem witch trials of the 1600s, this study guide looks into Puritan culture with critical commentaries about each act and scene. Other features that help you figure out this important work include - Life and background of the author
- Introduction to the play
- Character web and in-depth analyses of the major roles
- Summaries and glossaries related to each act
- Essays that explore the author's narrative technique and the play's historical setting
- A review section that tests your knowledge and suggests essay topics and practice projects
- A Resource Center for checking out details on books, publications, and Internet resources
Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
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 Extremely Helpful June 26, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These notes really gave me a much clearer understanding of the play itself. There is much detail & explaination provided & it seems that any questions you can come up with are answered.
 I disagree with the editing October 26, 2003
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
Not enough mention of the confrontation between Darth Vader and Lando Calrissian.
my opinion February 2, 2000
5 out of 17 found this review helpful
this is a great piece of art by arthur miller. he catches your attention with the lies and injustices of the 1600's. this is a good book because of it's content. the speech is, as it was in that time. it tells a tale of a little girl who gets caught being "naughty" and blames it on the circumstances of those she doesn't like or has problems with. this book teaches that to lie about something that could have been small makes it much larger and much more complicated to deal with. the girl in this this book is in witchcraft and is caught dancing naked in the woods by her uncle who is the reverend. with her are two other girls, a servant, and a cousin. the town is brought down to a level where every one is accusing every one else for past happeneings. farmowners are accusing neighbors of it so that the land is auctioned off at low prices so that they can increase the quality of their own land. it becomes a big issue when it could have been solved completely with a simple confession. the subject is blown out of proportion and it destryos a lot of lives and families. the truth is finally found after nine-teen people are hanged for the crime of witchcraft. i reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys "a good book".
Ugh November 25, 1999
2 out of 13 found this review helpful
How can anyone find this confusing? This is a pretty simple work, and I find it difficult to believe that anyone can be confused as to what it's about. And why would you need Cliff Notes for this? In any event, my problem with this play is that its just too simple: not enough meat and the characters aren't all that interesting. Yes, it shows us how narrow-minded the Puritans were. It's also an allegory for McCarthyism, for those of you who don't know. But do we really need this play to point out what it tells us about human nature? I personally find it overly long and overly dull for what it's trying to convey.
 interesting October 17, 1999
6 out of 15 found this review helpful
i was required to read this book for an english class, and am glad i did, because it really made one think about how narrow minded the puritans were and how that really brought on the hangings of the so called witches. this is definately a book to read.
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