Arthur Miller’s 1953 play The Crucible is a story in which a group of adolescent girls destroy the bonds between citizens, and perfectly manipulate the trust and mindset of an entire community through fear, and prowess. Their reign of terror fueled by the desire to conceal inner shame, and sinful reputations. They use their newfound power and social hierarchy both irresponsibly and dangerously to damage others. This makes this play a working example of how inequality within a community can cause oppressed civilians to seek power, and use these powers irresponsibly. In accordance with the time period and theocracy within The Crucible, it is not difficult to suggest that this is a time and setting where women were oppressed, and expected to be