The world never seems to learn from its mistakes. Experiences that humanity never wanted to relive are surprisingly still present in today's society. The Salem witch trials of 1693 were one such experience. Witch hunts usually involve moral panic or mass hysteria and, in the case of Salem, the hanging of 19 people (Notes). Unfortunately, witch hunts still take place today. They target large masses of innocent people, often because they fit a certain stereotype. Most of society does not want a witch hunt, but personal and societal values ​​clash, creating a hysteria-filled witch hunt. The Crucible truly embodies the atmosphere and origin of the witch hunt. This shows that fear, strong beliefs, and greed are behind ancient and modern witch hunts. Fear is one of the greatest motivators in life. This takes us to a point that would not otherwise be reached. Witch hunts are launched and fueled by fear. Fear can be observed both in the individual and in society. In the Crucible, the individual feels fear when accused without good options. We have to tell the truth, Abby! You will only be whipped for dancing and everything else! » (I. 1034) Faced with fear, Abby chose the third option, blaming someone else. Her fear was the spark for the entire witch hunt. The fuel was society's fear of witches and rumor had it that the devil was inside them. Together, the witch hunt was inevitable. Modern witch hunts also take place because of fear. Take for example the Japanese internment camps. After Pearl Harbor, society was scared of Japanese Americans because they might work with the Japanese. People were afraid because their Japanese-American neighbor could attack them at any time. They didn't know what Japanese Americans had in mind. T...... middle of paper ......ts by accusing them of being communists. The hysteria seen in witch hunts gives the greedy a great opportunity to abuse society's values ​​for their own personal gain. Witch hunts may never leave society. The cause of witch hunts and therefore the witch hunts themselves are inevitable. Societal and personal values ​​will always be in conflict. Things like fear, beliefs, and greed cannot be eradicated from our society. Even if we try, there will always be a witch hunt. The trick is learning to resist the witch hunt. If enough people oppose the witch hunt, it can be brought under control. For example, Martin Luther King took a stand against racial discrimination and ended a witch hunt. The Crucible is a reminder of what our society tries to prevent and the people who take a stand will forever be remembered as the hero who prevented or contained a witch hunt..