This powerful drama centers around the Salem Witch Trials, showing the transformation of protagonist John Proctor in his internal search for finding what he stands for. It will have a strong impact on young adults as it touches on the power of mass hysteria, irrational fears, and a desire to blame others for society’s problems. Equally important is the message that persons cannot live a sheltered life, ignoring their impact to a community. It’s important to include dramas in library collections. They allow more emotional interpretation of a story than novels, engaging readers to become an active part of it. ( )