Miller argues in his novel that this was in fact a time of repression seeing as people were wielding the accusation to vent their frustrations, this is can be seen through the character of Thomas Putnam.įirstly, it is quite clear that Putnam is a wealthy and greedy man, as it is stated in the book. In Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ times of social repression bring out the worst in humans, this is demonstrated through the pressure and tests the characters are put under, their actions, as well as the outcomes. Studies have shown that emotional reactions are almost impossible to ignore it is almost as if it is automatic, when stressed, or pressured, humans naturally have a negative reaction, therefore, they lash out and get angry or frustrated.
