Insight plays a large role in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Insight is defined as "the capacity to discern the true nature of a situation". Basically, it means that you are able to realize what is really going on. The word "crucible" is defined as "a severe test or trial". This is realized by the plotline as innocent citizens are cruelly punished for "supernatural" sins. John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, and Reverend hale all gain insight throughout this story.
John learns a lot about himself and others. John Proctor is an honest farmer in the village of Salem when it is violently transfor…
