In his autobiography, Timebends, Arthur Miller writes that “the real story” of the Salem witch trials is to be found in “the breaking of charity” within a human community. Write an essay explaining what you think Miller means by this interesting statement, and support your opinion with text evidence from The Crucible. (Direct quotes are allowed because you may have your book; however, incorporating quick references while avoiding plot summary is a highly sought after goal). Your essay should be structured as a literary argument. Is “the breaking of charity” the real story of the Salem witch trials per the play The Crucible. You may structure your paper as you see fit. However, one type of argumentative essay that works well is as follows:
State the Issue
Make a Claim
Provide Evidence (Back Up Your Claim)
Offer a Rebuttal or Counter Point
Conclusion / Call to Action