Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Theme of Individual and Collective Power

This video explores the theme of individual versus collective power in Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', drawing parallels to the McCarthyist era. It examines how Salem's theocratic society suppressed individuality, using the court as a tool for control. The video highlights the dangers of unchecked collective authority and urges viewers to reflect on similar dynamics in their own lives.

What historical era does Arthur Miller parallel with the setting of Salem in The Crucible?

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The McCarthyist era

• The Renaissance

What does Miller suggest about the relationship between individuality and conformity in The Crucible?

• They can coexist peacefully

• They are mutually exclusive

• They are identical

• They are irrelevant

In Salem, what was considered a threat to the collective identity?

• Economic prosperity

• Independent thought

• Cultural diversity

• Technological advancement

How does Miller use the courtroom setting in The Crucible?

• As a symbol of freedom

• As a place of entertainment

• As a marketplace

• As a tool for religious control

Who were the primary creators of religious rules in Salem?

• The town's farmers

• The town's artists

• The town's religious leaders

• The town's merchants

What literary device does Miller use to warn against the power of collective institutions?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

What does the metaphor 'an ocean of salt tears' signify in the context of The Crucible?

• The prosperity of the town

• The abundance of water in Salem

• The emotional turmoil caused by collective power

• The joy of the community