The Crucible by Arthur Miller

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The Crucible takes place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The action begins in the home of Reverend Parris, whose daughter Betty lies unconscious and appears very ill. Around midnight the night before, Parris had discovered Betty, his niece Abigail, and Tituba, his black slave, dancing in the woods, causing Betty to swoon. The local physician is unable to determine the cause of Betty’s illness.... More


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	Act I: Scene 1
	Act I: Scene 2
	Act I: Scene 3
	Act I: Scene 4
	Act I: Scene 5
	Act II: Scene 1
	Act II: Scene 2
	Act II: Scene 3
	Act II: Scene 4
	Act III: Scene 1
	Act III: Scene 2
	Act III: Scene 3
	Act IV: Scene 1
	Act IV: Scene 2
	Act IV: Scene 3
	Act IV: Scene 4

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