Events
The audience discovers who is pregnant?
Elizabeth
Describe the character of Danforth
He is in his 60s, has some humor, but takes his job too seriously, and is rude due to this.
Why does Hale quit the court?
Hale quits the court in frustration and disillusionment after realizing that the judicial process is unjust and that innocent people are being condemned.
The literary term that means when something is understood by the audience but not known to the characters in the play is what? (two words)
Dramatic Irony
Harry Potter attends this magical school.
Hogwarts
Describe the setting of Act III.
The setting takes place in the Salem courthouse, where the trials are being held. The atmosphere is tense and charged with fear and paranoia.
What theme is present in Act III? Describe how the theme is represented within the text.
A prominent theme is the conflict between truth and authority. This is represented by Proctor's struggle against the corrupt court and his attempts to reveal the truth about the girls' deceit.
What is planned for the ninety-one names on the petition Proctor gives Danforth?
The petition is meant to demonstrate support for the accused, but Danforth plans to question the signers about their motivations.
The petition that Francis Nurse gives the court causes....
In The Office, this company makes paper and employs Michael Scott.
Dunder Mifflin
Fill in the cause/effect chart from Act III:
Cause: Proctor presents evidence against the court.
Effect:
Effect:The court reacts with skepticism and hostility
Characterize the new character Hathorne
Hathorne is a bitter and remorseless judge in his sixties, showing a lack of empathy and a strong commitment to the witch trials.
Why is Giles attempting to enter the courtroom at the beginning of Act III?
Giles is attempting to enter the courtroom to present evidence that Thomas Putnam is using the trials to accuse his neighbors and gain their land.
What connection might Miller’s audiences have made between Danforth’s statement and the McCarthy hearings?
Miller's audiences might connect this statement to the Red Scare, where individuals were pressured to conform or face severe consequences, reflecting the same fear and paranoia.
Severus Snape
What is the main conflict of Act III? Is this conflict internal or external?
The main conflict is between Proctor and the court, as he fights to prove the truth against the false accusations of witchcraft. This is an external conflict.
What truth does Mary Warren speak of to Danforth?
Mary Warren tells Danforth that the girls, including herself, were pretending and that the accusations were false.
What happens to Proctor at the end of Act III?
At the end of Act III, Proctor is arrested for contempt of court after he reveals his affair with Abigail in a desperate attempt to prove her motivations.
What does Giles say about Thomas Putnam?
He is accusing his neighbors of witchcraft in an attempt to get their land.
This artist made history by winning the 2024 Grammy for Album of the Year
Taylor Swift
What motivates Hale’s attempt to intervene on behalf of Proctor?
Hale is motivated by a sense of guilt and responsibility to save Proctor, as he realizes that the court is unjust and is condemning innocent people.
What can the audience infer from Judge Hathorne’s questioning of Martha Corey at the beginning of Act III?
The audience can infer that Hathorne is biased and will not fairly consider evidence that contradicts the court's stance.
Why does Mary Warren change her testimony and join Abigail and the other girls?
Mary Warren changes her testimony out of fear of Abigail and the other girls, who threaten her and exert social pressure.
How is the question “How do you know, then, that you are not a witch?” typical of the prosecution’s faulty logic throughout the play?
This question reflects the illogical reasoning of the trials, suggesting that individuals must prove their innocence rather than the prosecution proving guilt.
In our government, we are 'innocent until proven guilty'; in this, it is the opposite
The Weeknd’s real name is this.
Abel