Though there were many differences between the film and the play versions of The Crucible, there was one main difference. This contrast was the change of scenery in the film. The film often changed scenery to give viewers a look at different settings. For example, the play mostly took place in the courtroom. However, in the film, the setting changed throughout. Although the courtroom was a big part of the film as well, the eerie forest, the water, and Betty’s bedroom were also where much of the action took place. The purpose of having exotic settings made the film more interesting to the viewers’ eyes. After some time, the audience might become somewhat bored at the appearance of just one setting for the duration of the whole film.
