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Back in the 1950's, when insecurity permeated the air, and people were ruled by fear, Arthur Miller wrote a play, which defined the line between insecurity and fear. The Crucible was a remade story of the carnal Salem Witch trials, in which many innocent victims ....

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.... doubt themselves, but must admit to being true messengers of God for the sake of political hierarchy. Danforth admits this in his lecture to Reverend Hale, "Postponement now speaks a floundering on my part; reprieve or pardon must cast doubt upon the guilt of them that died till now." (Miller, P.124) He also follows through in his position of power in admitting he was just in his actions of punishment, "While I speak God's law, I will not crack its voice with whimpering." (Miller, P124) Judge Danforth backs up his cause with a biblical reference demonstrating his utter belief in his cause, "Mr. Hale, as God have not empowered me like Joshu ....