The onstage debut of Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible in January of 1953 was not notorious for historical value. Historical accuracy which was a principal focus throughout the text, provides the readers insight to the dark times that lurked in Salem. The cast founded from historical figures of the Salem Witch Trials, convey the fear rooted from the members of society who took advantage of the power they obtained. In the town, those who gained power in a period of time where life was recognized for being rule oriented, often became struck with the aspect of control. Miller emphasizes that by awarding someone power, results often demonstrate pain is used to exploit control they are given access too, and they eventually long for supremacy
