Vengeance in a Small Town Arthur Miller's, The Crucible , is a perfect example of how the power of accusation can be used for vengeance and hatred. During the mid 1600's, the small town of Salem, in colonial Massachusetts, becomes corrupted by accusations of witchcraft. As the plot begins to unfold, so do the motives of all the characters. Each character uses the trials as a way to prove or do something that will satisfy themselves. …showed first 75 words of 873 total…

…showed last 75 words of 873 total…people. Mr. Danforth is ultimately responsible for most of the deaths during the witch trials. He mearly allowed the truth to float over his head. Even when John Proctor destroys his good name by saying he committed adultery with Abigail, Mr. Danforth does not believe him. In conclusion, you can see how the power of accusation can be used for vengeance and hatred. This story is a tragedy, and has somewhat of a biblical tone.