CliffsNotes on Miller's The Crucible

by Jennifer L. Scheidt M.A., Denis M. Calandra

This CliffsNotes study guide on Arthur Miller's The Crucible supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read The Crucible . Reading a literary work doesn’t mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement you reading to be sure you get all you can from Miller's The Crucible . CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Arthur Miller and The Crucible , check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com.

72 pages, Paperback

First published February 19, 1988

Reviews

[Erin Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read The Crucible before, but I have to teach it to tenth grade students now. My cooperating teacher let me borrow this so I could guide the students and teach them all of the important parts of The Crucible.

I must say that even though the summaries for each scene and act are very short, they make excellent points. I can see myself reading them again as I teach this play to my students. It will be a good tool for me and them. I could even photocopy the summaries for students who need help while reading.

For teaching, there are review questions included that could be used for discussions, study guides, or even essay prompts. These questions really help someone focus the many ideas in the play to be able to present well-organized lessons. They also would help a reader review the play and remember many of the more important parts.