The Grapes of Wrath, written by John Steinbeck, is a novel describing life during the Dust Bowl, while The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller is a semi-narrative version of the Salem witch trials. Despite these major differences, both share three themes dependent on the main characters. The pain of regret, the destruction of one's religion, and the greed of some at the expense of many. The sadness that emanates from pain is one of the main events of these novels. The Crucible is the story of a false accusation of civilians of committing witchcraft that ends up creating massive hysteria over the trials with a misguided judge. Reverend Hale is the chief priest of Salem, the setting of The Crucible. Judge Danforth is hired to inspect the accused people. Early in the story it is known that he actually believed these individuals were guilty due to his biased speech when speaking to the Proctor family: "Do you know your commandments, Elizabeth?...And you, sir?" After Reverend Hale does his damage, he begins to see what he has truly done, which is that he has worked blindly for evil. “There, it's all simple. I come to do the Devil's work." (Miller 131). This shows that he has fully recognized the extent of what he has done and that it is a wrong act. Support for this comes from when he begins to raise objections in the courtroom.” I denounce this proceeding, I leave this court.” (Miller 20) He also agrees with Proctor's accusation; that Abigail is a liar. This shows that he understands what is really happening !” (Miller 114) There was nothing Reverend Hale could do after empowering the accusers, if Hale claimed to be lying he would have been charged… middle of paper… he could have fed the many hungry migrants. As intended, the sadness that emanates from remorse, the slow devastation of one's religion, and the tiny greed of some at the expense of others is what compares The Grapes of Wrath to The Crucible. These three main themes wrap these 2 novels together, showing the their similarity and coalition. Works cited: 1. Bowers, Kristen. The Crucible of Arthur Miller: Guide to Literature York: Penguin, 2006. Print.