Themes In The Crucible By John Boyne

Similar to the crucible, the boy the striped pyjamas written by John Boyne also explores many aspects of belonging. It deals with the concept of safety, security and social connection within society, as well as the desire for power, being one of the strongest drives that humans possess.the boy in the striped pyjamas focuses on complex emotional issues of evil and the holocaust in WW2. Even though the novel is written through a child’s point of view it was intended for a more educated and aware audience.

much of the conflict in this novel is about the use and abuse of power and the struggle to gain and maintain it. This theme is present throughout this novel while examining the issues of dominance in terms of race, age, culture, gender and