Arthur Miller's "The Crucible". A Story of Witch Hunting and the Red Scare

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Exploring the unsettling parallels between the Salem witch hunt and the McCarthy era, this seminar paper delves into two dark chapters of American history that reveal recurring themes of persecution and societal fear. Despite the 250-year gap, the analysis suggests that the patterns of hysteria and injustice in these periods resonate with each other, prompting reflections on the cyclical nature of history. This examination provides a critical lens on how past events continue to influence contemporary society.