The Crucible: Differences Between The Movie And The Play

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The Crucible has shown several differences in between the movie and the play. Some of the similarities were noticed in addition to the play. Some books you read do not have to be the same as you seen in theatres. They are not meant to be similar in the first place. Here are some of the differences they have shown in both the play and movie. Most of the scenes are outdoors from what I have seen in the play. Let’s start off with the girls dancing around the fire which they never mentioned in the play to get their wishes that they desire to have. Another scene is with the hangings of the prisoners who were accused of witchcraft. The play, that we have read, had everything set indoors but that is how plays usually go. Later on, when Abigail was

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