What is Miller’s message in The Crucible?

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What is Miller’s message in The Crucible? Wrongful Conviction: What is Miller’s message in The Crucible?

Theme, theme, theme… I say a theme is a message the author wants his reader to understand about the real world.

For example, However, love sucks is a theme Or…love is wonderful Or… love is for the weak Love is NOT a theme

What about these? Friendship Friends will stand by you Man is greedy Loneliness

Here are some ideas from The Crucible… Together, let’s determine what the theme is that Miller is attempting to convey…

What do I say about Power?

Is it better to lie or to be truthful?

Good vs. Evil

What kind of influence does reputation have on the individual?

Can you think of any others?