Recap lessons when revisiting Arthur Miller's The Crucible for GCSE Drama written exam.

1. Y10 The Crucible
Revision Tasks
March 2018

2. REVISION TASK 1 - Research - You must research the Social, Cultural,
Political and Historical Context of the play and present their research in a
mind map, poster or PowerPoint that must be stuck into your revision book.
The Playwright – Arthur Miller
When was it written? When is it set?
What other plays has he written?
What genre is the piece?
Is this a good example of the genre or does it break the rules?
Would a modern audience be able to relate to it? Why?
Identify the themes and issues of the play. Explore how these have evolved over time.
Social & Cultural Context refers to the environment that the characters are placed in. What is the social context of The Crucible?
Has Arthur Miller been specific about the setting and location of the play?
Consider the social position and roles of the characters is the play influenced by events at the time of when the play was written? Are
these issues still relevant today?
Consider the effect of status and hierarchy in society. Do all the characters share the same social context?
Historical & Political context refers to the time that the play is taking place.
• What was going on in the world when the play was written?
• Does the history of the play affect the meanings?
• What were the values and beliefs of people during the time the play was set?
• Is it still relevant today? • Key words
• Historical Context of The Crucible
1692 - Puritans – Witch Trials - Salem, Massachusetts
1950’s – McCarthy Trials - USA

3. Example

4. REVISION TASK 2 Plot Summary -You must present a summary of each ACT
from The Crucible and present your research in a mind map, poster or
storyboard.
• Use the Summary of
each Act to help
your response.
• You can find this in
Pupil Shared and on
the Portal.