The Crucible What is the meaning of "crucible"? Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 8/20/2012 10:23 AM Last updated by anonymous 13 years ago 9/6/2012 9:24 PM
A crucible is a vessel that can withstand great amounts of heat, and it it can also refer to a place where great forces come together to bring about change...which of course happens in this play. So, the title is apt.