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1 week agoJohn Proctor is the Villain - Royal Court Review
John Proctor is the Villain challenges traditional narratives by reexamining the character of John Proctor in the context of the MeToo movement.
It seems like Arthur Miller's The Crucible always finds its way back into my life somehow. From first reading the play in high school to performing in it a decade ago to rolling my eyes at Aaron Sorkin's sexist misinterpretation of it, the quintessential "political play" finds new and interesting ways to once again grab my attention, faults and all. I thought of it again after the past week's exciting political developments.