Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible shows the absolute control the ego can have not only over the individual but also over society. Some might think that witch hunts are a thing of the past because, as a modern society, we do not so easily fall victim to ruses like those created by the young girls of Salem. This however is not true because in my short life I have seen that we have been programmed to be afraid of terrorists, Ebola and even ourselves. The vast majority of these anxieties have been trumpeted by our media, elected officials and religious institutions. In seeking my full liberation from such fears, I have come to a greater understanding that love and wisdom are the essential tools for setting one's course. So, my purpose is to love unconditionally by sharing my wisdom with those who have the same interest; This is my path to liberation. Using the events that occurred in The Crucible and connecting them to our current culture, I will argue that we still live in a state of fear and are still struggling to progress beyond that level. The constraints placed by social norms can create a feeling of isolation not only from other humans, but from nature and even from oneself. Our population has been divided, united and pureed according to a myriad of categories which include; gender, sexuality, economic status, “race”, ethnicity, religion, political party and much more. It's really amazing how someone can identify in these environments, because these classifications don't really allow for someone to simply exist. Osho urges people to leave these institutions, because they are “cages” with “beautiful names” (Osho 117). However, once one has consciously created… middle of paper… a om or a quark can exist and “disappear” in the blink of a millisecond, my shared existence must be the same. My knowledge and opinions must flow with those of the universe by embracing the ability to always be ever-changing. Works Cited: Chopra, Deepak Creating the consciousness of wealth and abundance in the field of all possibilities. San Rafael: New World Library, 1993 Freedman, Morris Essays in the Modern Drama. Boston: DC Heath and Company, 1964Grant, Parthenia O. Honoring the Temple of the Body. 1st edMiller, Arthur Crucible, a play in four acts. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, 1976OSHO The Zen Manifesto, Freedom from Oneself. Rebel pub. Home, 1997Revolver. Director Guy Ritchie. Perf. Ray Liotta and Jason Statham. DVD. Sony PicturesHome Entertainment, 2005.The Esoteric Agenda. Ben Stewart. Talismanic idols. 2008