Puritan Society in The Crucible

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Historical accuracy of the play

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Not history as used by academic historians

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'Academic historian' view on Miller's play

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Based on real events, but altered for narrative

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Age of Abigail in the play

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17

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Story setting year

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1962

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'Ne'er-do-well' meaning

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Good for nothing

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Town that didn't survive in Massachusetts

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Jamestown

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Surroundings of the town

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Forest

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Parris's feelings about children

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Dislikes them; lacks talent

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Room decoration style

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Sparse