Arthur Miller, the renowned playwright, was caught up in what can be seen as a "witch hunt" during the 1950s. This refers to the McCarthy era, when individuals suspected of having communist sympathies were targeted and blacklisted. Miller, like many others, was investigated and brought before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) for alleged connections to communism, which had a chilling effect on his career. The parallels between the Salem witch trials and the McCarthy era highlight the unjust accusations and fear-mongering tactics used to suppress political dissent during this time.
