The historical basis of The crucible / June Schlueter and James K. Flanagan -- The use of Salem's historical record in The crucible / Arthur Miller -- Miller's manipulation of fact results in powerful drama / Robert A. Martin -- Miller twists historical fact to present a weak allegory / Robert Warshow -- Major characters in The crucible / Edward Murray -- The heroism of John Proctor / Julie Adam -- An atmosphere of dread in The crucible / C.J. Partridge -- The theme of power in The crucible / Christopher Bigsby -- The theme of guilt in The crucible / E. Miller Budick -- Autobiographical elements in The crucible / John Elsom -- The dramatic structure of The crucible / Bernard F. Dukore -- Strengths and flaws in The crucible / Ronald Hayman -- The crucible's contemporary context is still relavant today / Jeanne-Marie A. Miller -- The universal appeal of The crucible / John H. Ferres -- Miller's contribution to American theater / Richard Watts, Jr. -- Arthur Miller's innocence / Eric Bentley -- Interpreting The crucible in a theatrical production / N. Joseph Calarco.