Uma análise do personagem Juiz Thomas Danforth na peça “The crucible”, de Arthur Miller

Abstract

Through the analysis of the character Thomas Danforth in the play “The Crucible” (1953), by Arthur Miller, this article seeks to reference the events and attitudes involving Danforth with the circumstances that occurred in the United States of America (USA) in the 1950s. This research will investigate the US social configuration in this historical period, in order to understand how McCarthyism was widespread, as the persecution commanded by Senator Joseph McCarthy (1908-1957) became known to people who were accused of involvement with the communist movement. Thus, through this study, the actions of the public figure of McCarthy and the persecutions spread by him will be obtained, alluding to the acts performed by the character Thomas Danforth, to equate the public personality and the character portrayed in the play, therefore, to discuss how both used his power to condemn innocents.