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How does the setting of Salem in 1692 impact the plot that begins to unfold in act 1 of the crucible? How would the plot be different if the play were set in a different time and place?

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The setting is very specific historically and the plot regarding the Puritans and witchcraft is unique to them. In a different setting there would be a different sense of community and less concern (or at least a different way of conceptualizing) witchcraft.

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The Crucible is based on a very specific point in history among the Puritan settlers of North America. They had a particular set of concerns in terms of their religious beliefs and cultural practices. Therefore, the play would be very different if it was written at a different time and place because the fear of witchcraft and the way that religious figures have authority in Salem is very unique to colonies like Massachusetts at the time. Act I begins with Rev. Parris praying for his daughter who he believes has participated in witchcraft because he found her dancing in the woods with her cousin Abigail.

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