Being seen and not heard; a quality shared by the inanimate object and the conventional woman. Society conformed women to accessories, and thus, literature followed suit. Inherent in this ideology are many basic traits attributed to women. Arthur Miller's The Crucible exploits these traditional feminine characteristics to aid the female character in her role as a complement to the male. When you look at something from an alternative perspective, it can take on a whole new meaning. Studying novels from different perspectives can feel like you're reading a different work than the author intended. A feminist lens allows the reader to look beyond the novel's obvious themes to spot the implicit or hidden misogyny within it. This lens “examines, interprets, and seeks to redress the marginalization of women through a critical response to literature, within the broader context of a male-dominated literary system.” (Boswell OL) When examining a work through a feminist lens, a variety of components must be taken into account. The main objective is, of course, to analyze the representation of women. To do this properly, however, you need to explore gender roles, and then examine the relationships between male and female characters to see if they are equal. (Boswell OL) The purpose of feminist criticism is to reveal the patriarchal dogma of literature. Arthur Miller's experiences with women are depicted through their roles in his plays. He is reported to have said: “I like the company of women. Life is boring without them." This is fitting because he married one of the most interesting women in American history. Marilyn Monroe is a well-known sex symbol because she was objectified during her time as an actress. Her blonde hair and beautiful face are comfortable... center of the card ......and Crucible, New Edition, Bloom's guides. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 2010. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. File, Inc. Web Facts. May 3. 2012. Boswell, Marshall. "Feminist literary criticism". In Boswell, Marshall and Carl Rollyson, eds. Encyclopedia of American Literature: The Contemporary World, 1946 to the Present, Vol. 4, revised edition. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. File, Inc. Web Facts. May 10. 2012.Marlow, Stuart. “Interrogating the Crucible: Revisiting the Biographical, Historical, and Political Sources of Arthur Miller's Work” In Bloom, Harold, ed. The crucible, new edition, modern critical interpretations of Bloom. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 2008. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. File, Inc. Web Facts. May 10. 2012.Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York: Penguin Books,1976.