The word “crucible” is used once in the play but for an important reason; it is its title. With that point made, the word "crucible" has two definitions: (1) “severe test” and (2) "a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures." Discuss the meaning of the title and its connection to the play. You must support your claims with thorough evidence from the text. How is it an effective title? You may also discuss the importance and connotation of “heat” in the play.
