The Crucible Essential Questions:
 How does a collective fear affect the group or
individuals?
 Is hypocrisy a natural human flaw?
 Why and how do religion, politics and
persecution interact?
 Is personal integrity more important than
survival?
 Does a governing body have the right to
dictate morality?
 What is the importance of tolerance?
 Why are people vengeful?
 Are there times when you should lie?
 Does history repeat itself?
 Can a work of art bring about change in the
world?