I need help making a thesis on the Crucible?

Question

The crucible means "a container for melting or purifying metals" and "a severe test."

The question is "Why are both meanings appropriate for Miller's play?"

I have so far "The Crucible is an appropriate title because the characters of the play go through a severe trial that will break down their intentions."

I feel that it is way too weak. Can anyone help me make it stronger?

Answer 1

no, that's good!
Maybe be its 'intentions' maybe its 'inhibitions'
its been a long time since I read it
But a direct thesis statement is easy to support
Now build an outline to support your thesis
then fill it out
'that's my secret to boiler plate writing style'

Answer 2

These should help.

( The Crucible ) Arthur Miller, 1915 – 2005.

I have found 10+ summaries for you to look at, via the links below.

http://www.schoolbytes.com/summary.php?id=338

http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Crucible.html#Year

http://summarycentral.tripod.com/thecrucible.htm

http://education.yahoo.com/homework_help/cliffsnotes/the_crucible/

http://www.freebooknotes.com/book.php3?id=92

http://www.freebooknotes.com/page.php?link=http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/crucible/&book=92

http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmCrucible07.asp

http://www.freeessays.cc/db/10/book_reports/index.shtml

These links will give you a summary of the book, character analysis, plot and much more, so that you will be able to answer literary questions. A short extract is included as an example of what you can expect from the summary

PLOT

This story takes place in Salem, MA in 1692. It starts out with the whole town in a frenzy. Betty, the daughter of Rev. Samuel Parris, is in some sort of coma, and Ruth, the Putnam’s daughter, is walking around in a trance. The night before, Rev. Parris heard some noise in the woods. When he went to see what it was, he found his black slave (Tituba) dancing around a big black cauldron (one of those big witch cooking pots). She was dancing with some other girls, including Betty and Ruth. When Rev. Parris tried to go near them, everyone took off except for Betty, who passed out. More……

http://www.schoolbytes.com/summary.php?id=338

Good luck.

Kevin, Liverpool, England.