What is the significance of the title: The crucible?
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Have a little read: ... What is the significance of the title: The crucible The dictionary describes the word crucible as a container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures, usually done in order to purify the metal. In the book 'the crucible' the people of Salem are purified through the Salem witch trials. Examples of people are John Proctor, Elizabeth - his wife and Hale. The main example of purification though is seen in John Proctor, starting as an unholy man, with lechery in his past and finishing by gaining final forgiveness from his wife. Proctor had an affair with Abigail but having finishing it, she still pines after him, and she does in fact try to get him back. This can be seen in the beginning of the play. "Abigail: Give me a soft word John. A soft word. Proctor: No, no. Abby that's done
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