Crucible

The word crucible is defined as a severe search or trial. Arthur Miller uses this word to title the play because it was based upon the accusattions made of those who did witchcraft. Many characters were accused and therefore they were sent to go to court in order to confess if they had something to do with witchcraft. In my opinion, I thought that the title was well chosen in which it grabs the attention of the audience before reading the book.