TED-Ed
What is McCarthyism? And how did it happen?
Who was Joseph McCarthy and why is his name synonymous with witch hunts? What were the factors that permitted the political repression of the 1950s to flourish? Could the same thing happen today? An intriguing video traces the rise and...
Crash Course
Broadway, Seriously: Crash Course Theater #46
Not all Broadway shows feature exciting kick lines and jaw-dropping ballads. The 46th video from the Crash Course Drama and Theater Playlist talks about the serious side of Broadway. Part of the video covers the work of Tennessee...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Drama
Notes introducing the genre of drama and explaining the key aspects of this genre. Examples are provided using the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Notes can be read and listened to through an audio feature.
Internet Multicasting Service
Ims, Harper Audio: Arthur Miller's Play, "The Crucible"
This website provides audio files of four separate scenes from Miller's "The Crucible." Short descriptions accompany each scene. Audio clips are available in ".au," ".gsm", and ".ra" formats.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Crucible: Analysis
A short video [2:38] about how Arthur Miller's play The Crucible is a reflection of McCarthyism in the 1950's as well as many situations in today's society.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Death of a Salesman
What is the American Dream? Is it popularity? Or is it being content with what you have? In Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman, the American Dream is Willy Loman's goal. He tries so hard to reach perfection that it ultimately kills...