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It is a major literary/dramatic work. I'm glad to see it is still required reading in some schools. It is wonderful (even though heavily flawed) as a document about the Salem witch trials, but much more important as a response to Senator McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee's crusade against supposed communist sympathizers.
It so very clearly illustrates that the US was founded (and to a certain extent - is still governed) by religious extremists.
Not as soul-stirring as Miller's masterpiece Death of a Salesman, but a major work of art nonetheless.
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"Little, vicious minds abound with anger and revenge, and are incapable of feeling the pleasure of forgiving their enemies."
Earl of Chesterfield
"A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well."
Francis Bacon
Last edited by Roderick Usher; 02-02-2007 at 01:51 PM.
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