Question

To what twentieth century situation is Miller referring when he declares: "They believed, in short, that they held in their steady hands the candle that would light the world. We have inherited this belief, and it has helped and hurt us."

Answer 1

America's Self-belief of Value System

Step-by-step explanation:

In his play, The Crucible, Arthur Miller illustrates the self-belief of Americans who are sure of possessing the true value system to guide the entire world. This value system, Americans believe, should be a guiding light for the rest of the world to follow. This sort of ideology has helped Americans since it stopped them falling prey to other ideologies. At the same time, it causes troubles for Americans since other countries may not like the idea or oppose this self-made value system.