The Crucible reminds us that we must always question the status quo, as well as the power structures and authorities that we allow--by our vote and consent--to govern us. If so, how? How does the poem relate to Germany and the world of the 1930s? If so, how? In the end the only people left standing are awaiting the hangman's noose. Even though he is not a character in the play, his role in history is important to Millerâs story. Failure to do so leads to death. During the 1950âs in America, McCarthyism arose as a judicial doctrine antagonizing any Americans suspected of sympathizing with Communist ideas. This powerful poem (and video ) gives us a glimpse into the mind of the bystander and highlights the value of individual and social responsibility. "The Hangman" is 6.5 in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series by Louise Penny. The decisions open to the townspeople when the Hangman arrived was to stop him ⦠Lesson 18A- The Hangman Read or watch the Hangman and answer questions at the end of the story In the poem, what choices are open to the townspeople when the Hangman arrives? So the two relate but in the hangman the dude dies. It relates to The Crucible because in Salem everyone is trying to hide who they truly are to stay out of the accusations. The Crucible Soundtrack Feed The Machine, RED This song talks about a certain image people must obtain in society. âThe Hangman,â a poem by Maurice Ogden, focuses on a town in which people are hanged one by one by a mysterious hangman. In the 21st century, Americans can still relate to the fear that the town of Salem felt. Like many of the events and characters in âThe Crucible,â Reverend Parris is based on an actual person: Reverend Samuel Parris. The hangman poem was about the hangman choosing who he was going to kill. âThe Hangmanâ shows how the ignorance of the townsfolk gives a pathway to the Hangman which enabled to execute ⦠In the end he killed the man who served him best. At first, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, through the man Arthur Ellis killed himself. The Crucible: Those who are accused are assumed guilty, put on trial, expected to confess, and expected to accuse others of being witches. What choices are left by the time he has finished his work in the town? This relates to a movie on Netflix called cyberbully because in the movie, the girl tries to kill herself but her friend stood up for her and helped her get better. Was there a way to stop the Hangman? McCarthyism: The media were not willing to stand up to Senator McCarthy for ⦠Was there a way to stop the Hangman? One cold winter day in Three Pines a jog came across the body hanging from a tree. If not, why not? In the poem, what choices are open to the townspeople when the Hangman arrives? The Crucible shows how intolerance corrupts the town. Miller compared The Crucible to events that were relevant in his lifetime, like the Red Scare. If not, why not? Parris became the minister of Salem Village in 1689, and he was as involved in the real witch trials as Arthur Millerâs character. What choices are left by the time he has finished his work in the town? Everyone is morphing with how society wants The citizens of the town stand by and rationalize each victimization. How does it relate to society today? When we read The Crucible itâs important to know about Senator Joseph McCarthy. And Maurice Ogdenâs Poem, âThe Hangman,â which takes place in an unnamed town. The Crucible remains charged in terms of its historical setting as well as the historical context in which it was written.