Arthur Miller uses detailed descriptions of the setting to make symbolic and religious connections between place and the traditional and religious ideologies held within it. For example, Miller describes the ‘candle’ that ‘still burns’ in the room. The image of the burning ‘candle’ gives the room a strong religious feeling. The ‘candle’ burning connotes the idea that religion was the guiding force for the people of Salem, but as it ‘still burns’ during the day suggest religious ideas are unless in some aspects of society. The burning ‘candle’ is wrongly guiding the individuals of Salem into make decisions that are not always logical, such as holding back societal change in the communities. The ‘candle’ burning almost appears symbolic of the ideology of the people of Salem. The people of Salem believed they were the burning light that would guide the rest of the new world. Salem was a theocracy which means both politics and religion were intertwined with each other. By having the ‘candle still’ burning during the day Miller is suggest that this ideology the people of Salem is becoming out dated, as religion should not rule the judiciary system.