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Arthur Miller stated that The Crucible was an “act of desperation” because _____.

he was afraid of becoming one of the accused
he feared unfairness, accusations, and mass hysteria in the world
he wanted to creatively express his political and social thoughts
all of the above

User Chinmoy Debnath
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Answer:

Should be D

Step-by-step explanation:

He was defending himself against Communist accusations

Throughout the book, he expressed his criticisms of the accusations

Etc...

User James Beilby
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Answer:

All of the below:

he was afraid of becoming one of the accused

he feared unfairness, accusations, and mass hysteria in the world

he wanted to creatively express his political and social thoughts

Step-by-step explanation:

The Crucible, it was an “act of desperation.” Had he written his sentiments about the unfairness of the accusations, the mass hysteria and fear, he was afraid he would be accused of being a communist himself. Often, writers use creative ideas to express political and social thoughts about the world and politics.

Mass hysteria, accusations, wrong convictions, McCarthyism, the consequences of adultery, religion, and fear are all themes that played out in The Crucible.

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