How Does Arthur Miller Use Injustice In The Crucible

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The theme of injustice is ubiquitous throughout literature. Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is no exception; both social and personal injustice prevail in his retelling of the Salem witch trials. Though all of the characters are flawed, Miller manages to elicit sympathy for the victims of the trials through background exposition pieces in act one and the characterization of Proctor as a victim with more contemporary beliefs.

In The Crucible, Miller utilizes the uncommon technique of inserting lengthy interjections, each about a prominent character, when they first appear in the play. These passages, often pages long, give vital background information about the character that the reader would otherwise overlook. Important exposition about the