Thursday Journal Prompt

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The definition of "crucible" is "a severe, searching test or trial."  How does the definition of this word relate to what transpired in Salem in 1692?  Which of Miller's characters were put through a test or trial and why?  Analyze the title of the play and its importance regarding the message that Miller sends to his readers.  Think BIG picture - what message did this literary work send to you?

Poetry Monday!

A Lanyard.
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Billy Collins's "The Lanyard" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjB7rB3sWc

The Crucible Shenanigans!



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 Journal Prompt -

For today's journal prompt, I would simply like you to write about what you know concerning two topics.  These topics seem to have little in common, but Arthur Miller, author of The Crucible, saw things a little differently... 

Tell me what you know about:
a. The Salem Witch Trials

b. McCarthyism