One topic that was brought up in class discussion was how people in 1953 reacted to the play. This is important because over time, societyś opinions and knowledge change. When I read The Crucible, I was unable to connect the plot to The Red Scare and Mccarthyism because I didn't have much background knowledge. Now I wonder if the people made the connection while watching the play. If so, did they choose to ignore it because of fear of knowing that something is wrong with society and didn't want the obligation of sparking a change? The first time I read the play, to me it was just a story because I didn't comprehend what it was symbolizing, however with background knowledge I understand the important message Arthur Miller was trying to get across.
