As one analyzes the widespread hysterical events of the Salem Witch Trials, depicted in The Crucible, they could compare these seemingly irrational ideas in relation to current religions and races in our society today. So-called witches of Salem were convicted and hanged on flimsy evidence that proved no wrongdoing whatsoever. In today’s world, Muslims and many other Middle Eastern people are accused or quietly assumed to be dangerous. I can compare the events of the Salem Witch Trials in comparison to the present-day stereotypes of Muslims being radical terrorists aiming towards crippling the United States after the traumatic events of 9/11. Abigail accusing others of bewitching her in order that she would not find herself accountable for
