Defining Crucible

A crucible is a severe test or trial. This particular word is applicable to the story for numerous reasons. One reason why this word is applicable to the story is because the Salem Witch Trials were extremely severe. It was detrimental to a person's life whether or not he or she was proven guilty at the trial.The trials were difficult because it was hard for people to convince the judges that they were not witches. The word is also applicable to the story because the Salem Witch Trials tested peoples morals. Those who claimed that others were witches often times did this to use to their own advantage by gaining the land of the accused. Overall, the title "The Crucible" is highly appropriate for this particular novel.