TOPIC: The Crucible Events and Characters, Modern Day “Witch Hunt” Counterparts, Areas of Comparison
Theories for the Girls Behavior
The Crucible Research Paper
Analyze the motives and personalities of the accusing girls, both historically and in the play. What are different theories for their behavior? Approach this from a behaviorist perspective.
Do an in-depth research analysis of witches and witchcraft leading up to and at the time of the Salem witch hunt/trials. Closely relate all your findings to the book, The Crucible (this is not a paper about witchcraft and witches, but how it relates specifically to the story).
Relate the events and characters portrayed in the historical fictional work, The Crucible, to modern day counterparts or individuals in the McCarthy Hearings.
Introduction: 1 paragraph
Recommended: include a little about the background of the book (including author’s name and date it was written), purpose of the book, as well as a thesis that includes the key terms: The Crucible and your topic area.
