| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| 内容摘要 | 第7-10页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-21页 |
| ·Miller's Experiences Shaping His Views on Tragedy | 第10-12页 |
| ·The Re-creation of Salem Witch-Trials | 第12-14页 |
| ·A Survey of Critical Essays on The Crucible | 第14-21页 |
| Chapter Two Structure and Plot Analysis of The Crucible | 第21-43页 |
| ·Miller's Theory on Social Play | 第21-24页 |
| ·Miller's Moral Approach to Tragedy | 第24-26页 |
| ·The Impact of Greek Tragedy | 第26-29页 |
| ·Traditional Plot Structure in The Crucible | 第29-37页 |
| ·Chorus | 第29-31页 |
| ·Realistic Plot | 第31-34页 |
| ·Reversal and Recognition | 第34-37页 |
| ·Biblical References in the Dramatic Conflicts | 第37-43页 |
| Chapter Three Tragic Themes in The Crucible | 第43-61页 |
| ·The Individual Tragedy Caused by Inner Conflicts | 第43-53页 |
| ·Proctor: Miller's Common Man as the Tragic Hero | 第44-48页 |
| ·Proctor's Reluctance to Individuation | 第48-53页 |
| ·The Tragedy: A Social Cause | 第53-58页 |
| ·Human Weaknesses Under the Repression of Power | 第53-56页 |
| ·Confrontation Between Justice and Social Order | 第56-58页 |
| ·Optimistic Spirit in the Tragedy | 第58-61页 |
| Chapter Four Conclusion | 第61-65页 |
| Bibliography | 第65-67页 |
