The Crucible, Post 5: Overall Thoughts

I honestly really enjoyed The Crucible. It was a good read, and an even better watch (I know, it's rare to find a movie that's better than the book). There were certain characters that I disliked, but just as is the case with Cruella Deville, the hatred of the antagonist makes you love the story more. There were few times when I was confused at all (and when I was it was purely due to the language barrier), meaning the plot is rather simple--but in a good way. I can say, reading and watching The Crucible caused me to think a bit more about the time of the Puritans, the Puritans themselves, and my own values. The time of the Puritans was a time where religion tended to be greatly involved in everyday life, anyway. But, the Puritans brought it to a whole other level. Puritans' values not only frighten me, but disgust me. As a Catholic, my own values are that of a kind, forgiving God, not the god that the Puritans portrayed.