The Crucible Historical accuracy Remarkably, Arthur Miller instigates “The Crucible”, with a note that entails the historical accuracy of the play since he wanted to prevent people learning the history of Salem Witch Trials from reading the play and consequently, take it as a true representation of events. The note emphasizes that the play is not historic (Bloom 143). Miller was trying to insinuate that he was not rewriting history but in lieu structured his characters to fit in the play. I, therefore, discovered that this historical fiction is basically based on creativity that whatever is cast in films does not necessarily reflect what transpired in real history. However, the play is not historically accurate since there is a change of characters with an aim of enhancing the entertainment quality of the play. For instance, Miller altered Ruth’s real name, Ann, Danforth was a governor, not a judge and Abigail ever alleged Proctor (May 16). Production and scenes …show more content…
Conspicuously, the producers did a tremendous job to seizure the minds of viewers. For instance, the Tribute girls dance in the forest, which is learned from a dialogue, is used as a foreshadowing. Moreover, the instance where Abigail throws herself to Proctor and kisses him, which was absent in the play, is inserted to make the audience know how lustful Abigail was. Therefore it is worth noting that the embellishments to the movie by the producers were outstanding. This is because every scene was shot in accordance with the play and the little additions fitted perfectly in the play. Additionally, of all the acts in the play, I found act two more exasperating. The act is partly performed in Proctors house where Proctor engages his wife in a sentimental conversation that caught my intuition due to the man's words of