Fig. Lang.
"I must tell you, sir, I will be gone every day now. I am amazed you do not see what weighty work we do."
What lit. device is used by Mary in this quote?
Alliteration
Why do Betty and Ruth originally pretend to be impacted by spirits?
They do not want to get in trouble for their actions in the woods.
Who Said it?
“Life, woman, life is God's most precious gift; no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it.”
Hale
Where does the play take place?
Salem, MA
Who wrote the play?
Arthur Miller
Which lit. device is illustrated by Mary's quote:
"The whole country's talking witchcraft!"
hyperbole
Why does Proctor refrain from outing his affair with Abigail until all other methods failed?
He was reluctant to ruin his reputation.
Who Said It?
"Abigail brings the other girls into the court, and where she walks the crowd will part like the sea for Israel."
Elizabeth
In which decade did the Salem Witch Trials occur?
1690s
What style of narrative is the play?
Which type of irony is highlighted in this quote:
"...Thou shalt not bear false witness. [He is stuck. He counts back on his fingers, knowing one is missing.] Thous shalt not make unto thee any graven image"
"You have said that twice, sir."
situational irony
What personal reasons do Mr. and Mrs. Putnam have for feeding into the hysteria?
Mr. Putnam: personal slights/mercenary (His choice for pastor was denied. / He believes land was stolen from him. / He wants to take his neighbors assets.)
Mrs. Putnam: grief/jealousy (She has lost 7 babies while others (Rebecca) have healthy families.)
What does Proctor mean by, "There are many others who stay away from church these days because you hardly ever mention God any more."
Parris is too focused on scaring the congregation with threats of hell and damnation.
What type of government does Salem have?
Theocracy
When was The Crucible first performed?
1953/1950s/in the middle of The Red Scare
Which two literary devices are being used in this quote?
"I have gone this three month like our lord into the wilderness." Hale
simile and allusion
How do Parris' feelings about witchcraft evolve throughout the play?
Act 1: Does not believe it is happening in Salem and worries for his position in the community
Act 2-3: He supports the trials and actively encourages the prosecutition of others.
Act 4: He now fears for his safety and society.
"I can. And there’s your first marvel, that I can. You have made your magic now..." What is John conveying with his choice of words "first marvel"and "your magic"?
All of the previous examples of marvels/magic that the court accepted as witchcraft were false. The first real miracle is John changing his decision.
What are two words to describe the social and economic situation in Salem at the time.
Social: changing, tense, restrictive
Economic: harsh, lean, etc.
How were those in Hollywood accused on communism impacted?
They could be blacklisted from the industry. They could be investigated and jailed.
What does John mean when he uses the metaphor "An everlasting funeral marches around your heart." about Elizabeth?
Elizabeth lives in a constant state of sadness and misery unable to cope of Proctor's betrayal.
What are two reasons Giles refused to speak even at the end?
- He did not want to get another in trouble
- He refused to confess anything and therefore retained his land and possessions for his family
- He refused to give into the corrupt system
How is this quote “Until an hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven.” used as a defense to the logical arguments presented by others?
If the Devil could conceal his true nature, anyone here could be hiding evil.
What are three rules of Puritan society?
forced church attendance, did not celebrate holidays, strict moral code, etc.
How did the playwright highlight the difference between historical fact and his own poetic license?
He gave some context in the narrative introductions.