Quotes
"But if she say she is pregnant, then she must be!"(Miller 85).
John Proctor
This girl tries to tell the truth in court, but breaks under pressure and turns on Proctor.
Mary Warren
He risks his name by admitting he had an affair with Abigail Williams
John Proctor
The court room becomes a symbol for ______ because everyone is seeking it
Power
Who wrote The Crucible?
Arthur Miller
"I have this morning signed away the soul of Rebecca Nurse,"(Miller 92).
Rev. Hale
This man accuses Thomas Putnam of making false accusations to steal land.
Giles Corey
They deny Johns affair trying to save how people would view him, only hurting him more
Elizabeth Proctor
People in the court are ______ so that they can get the looks away from them of being accused of witchcraft
Lying
What historical event inspired The Crucible?
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692
"Has Mr.Proctor threatened you for this deposition"(Miller 94).
Proctor reveals this personal sin in court to prove Abigail’s motive for lying.
What is Adultery
A weak, and fearful person who is easily manipulated. They try to tell the truth about the girls and it all goes sideways
Mary Warren
The accusations of witchcraft are really people seeking ________
Revenge
The Crucible was also an allegory for which 1950s political event in the U.S.?
McCarthyism / the Red Scare
"Oh, Heavenly Father, take away this shadow!" (Miller 101).
Abigail Williams
Abigail and the girls pretend to see this in the courtroom, forcing Mary Warren to break.
Spirt and Yellow bird
They are constantly worried about their reputation and always will support the court to protect themself
Reverend Parris
Salem is a puritan village with the church and state being together as one making it a _______
Theocracy
What is the main reason Reverend Parris is so worried about witchcraft in his house?
He’s afraid it will ruin his reputation and cost him his position as minister.
"Your Excellency, this is a trick to blind the court!"(Miller 98).
Parris
This reason is why Danforth refuses to stop the trials, even when good people are accused.
What is fear of losing the court’s authority (or fear of appearing weak/wrong)?
They believes They are doing gods work and they are never wrong in court
Judge Danforth
Salem is a puritan village with the church and state being together as one making it a _______
Theocracy
Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible partly as a criticism of what kind of behavior?
Mass hysteria and false accusations driven by fear and paranoia.