Directions for writing: In an insightful, well-organized interpretive essay, analyze what truly caused Salem’s downfall in The Crucible. Determine which factors or conflicts were the most powerful forces in contributing to Salem’s destruction (use the 3 factors from the thesis statement) and how they reveal an overall theme. Provide evidence from the text and be sure that all of your claims help prove your thesis statement. Also, be sure to relate your thesis to the text’s overall theme. (also from the thesis statement)