To explore the nature of guilt and responsibility: The Crucible is also a play about guilt and responsibility. The characters in the play are all struggling with their own sense of guilt, and they are trying to figure out who is responsible for the Salem trials. Miller was interested in exploring the idea that even good people can be capable of great evil, and that everyone has a responsibility to speak out against injustice.
To tell a compelling story: The Crucible is, above all, a great story. It is a gripping drama about power, betrayal, and redemption. Miller was a gifted storyteller, and he knew how to create suspense, conflict, and emotional depth. The Crucible is a timeless play that continues to be relevant today, because it is a story about the human condition.