Vocab
Definition of "remedy"
fix, solution, cure, etc.
What do we learn that Abby and Mercy have done?
Robbed Parris and ran away
Parris asks Danforth to do this, regarding the trials
postpone the executions
Why is Parris afraid to "step outside [his] door at night?"
he has received death threats
Giles Corey was "pressed" to death. What does that mean?
Big heavy stones were laid on him until he died
What is happening in Andover that worries Parris?
riots/rebellion
Hale returned to Salem!! Why?
John Proctor says: “I have given you my soul; leave me my ..... [what]!”
Name
Definition of "incredulous"
you can't believe it; extremely surprised, etc
What specific problem (mentioned in the text) is occurring in the town of Salem now that so many people are in the jails?
How many characters does John name as witches in his confession?
none!
Which character would "hang ten thousand [people] that dare to rise against the law"?
Danforth
When someone is very skinny, malnourished, underfed
Gaunt
Danforth refuses to stop the trials/hangings because...
people have already been executed for witchcraft
Why does Danforth want John to sign a written confession?
Hale tells Elizabeth that WHAT is God's most precious gift?
LIFE!!
When you are ADAMANT about something, what does that mean?
you will not change your mind about that thing
This is the reason that John Proctor rips up his confession.
He is unable to destroy his reputation and live his life as a liar.
Where will Giles Corey's land go after he dies?
to his sons (he did this on purpose... if he died a criminal, where would his land have gone?)
Elizabeth refuses to convince John to fully confess in the end, saying that he has "his goodness" now. What does she mean by that?
John has his honesty and integrity; he gave up his life instead of deciding to live a lie.