Cast of Characters
This character is the protagonist of "The Crucible" and is married to Elizabeth Proctor.
Who is John Proctor?
This event sets off the hysteria in Salem when a group of girls is caught dancing in the woods.
What is the girls' dancing in the woods?
"Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!"
Who is John Proctor?
This is how many acts The Crucible play is divided into.
What is four?
These are the 2 members of the Proctor family.
Who are John & Elizabeth Proctor?
This character is the main antagonist and lead instigator of the Salem witch trials.
Who is Abigail Williams?
This event causes friction between John & Elizabeth Proctor
What is the relationship between John & Abigail?
"Suspicion kissed you when I did; I never knew how I should say my love."
Who is Abigail Williams?
This is the setting of The Crucible.
What is Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600s?
These are the 4 members of the Parris family.
Who are Reverend Parris, Betty, Tituba & Abigail?
This character has a major character change throughout the course of the play.
Who is Reverend Hale?
This is used as evidence by Cheever to arrest Elizabeth Proctor for witchcraft.
What is a poppet?
"More weight."
Who is Giles Corey?
This theme is developed by the progression of the witch trials.
What is hysteria?
These are the 2 members of the Nurse family.
Who are Rebecca & Francis?
This character is a servant in the Proctor household who accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft.
Who is Mary Warren?
This was Elizabeth Proctor's response when Judge Danforth asked if John had been unfaithful to her.
What is Elizabeth lies to protect John?
"There is a faction that is sworn to drive me from my pulpit. Do you understand that?"
Who is Reverend Parris?
This figurative is used when John Proctor tells Elizabeth that "Your justice would freeze beer!".
What is hyperbole?
These are the three named members of the Putnam family.
This character is a wealthy landowner who accuses others of witchcraft to gain their land.
Who is Thomas Putnam?
This is the decision John Proctor makes during the climax of the play.
What is, he refuses to confess or incriminate anyone else.
(must be both)
"Hang them high over the town! Who weeps for these, weeps for corruption!"
Who is Deputy Governor Danforth?
The Crucible serves as an allegory or extended metaphor for this historical event.
What is McCarthyism?
These are the 2 members of the Corey family.
Who are Martha and Giles?