Characters and Motives
Reverend Parris is most concerned that the events in the forest will damage this aspect of his life.
What is his reputation?
What does Abigail threaten to do if the girls reveal what happened?
Get revenge on them
Who does Abigail initially blame for the witchcraft?
Tituba
Mrs. Putnam is described as a “death-ridden woman” because she has experienced this tragic loss
What is the loss of seven babies?
John Proctor gives this as the reason he has stopped attending Reverend Parris's church.
What is his dislike of Parris's negative preaching?
What does Rebecca Nurse believe is wrong with the girls?
They are acting silly/mischievous
John Proctor views Thomas Putnam as this type of person, particularly because of Putnam's behavior and desire for wealth and land.
What is greedy and arrogant?
Abigail still wants John Proctor, while Proctor firmly resists her attempts to restart their relationship.
What is Abigail wants to be with Proctor, but he resists her?
What does Hale say he will look for before deciding Betty is bewitched?
Evidence/bruises of Hell
Reverend Hale is described as well-meaning but also somewhat?
What is well-meaning but arrogant and naïve?
What does Giles Corey ask Hale about his wife?
Why she reads strange books
What has caused Betty's condition?
he is frightened because Parris saw her practicing witchcraft