Crucible
What do you know about the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor from the stage action and opening dialogue of Act II?
John and Elizabeth are married and have gotten into a very tense conversation involving Mary warren.
What does Reverend Hale have John do to help prove he is a godly man? How does he mess it up? What is ironic about what he forgets?
He has him recite his commandments, but he forgets the adultery commandment. This is ironic because he has committed adultery.
At the end of Act 2, John Proctor is shocked that Abigail told Mary Warren about the affair between Proctor and Abigail. What does he decide to do?
John Proctor is shocked and decides to go to court and confess about it.
gives Elizabeth Proctor the poppet (doll)?
Mary-Warren
For what acts have Martha Corey and Rebecca Nurse been arrested and charged?
Rebecca Nurse is charged as a witch for the murder of Goody Putman’s babies.
What is the significance of the poppet? What does this prove?
A poppet is a little rag doll that people would use to curse and hurt people this is important because Mary Waren made it during the witch trails
What news does Mary Warren bring from the court which concerns Elizabeth?
Mary-Warren admits to creating the voodoo doll with a needle in it and giving it to Elizabeth.
John Proctor seems to be the only voice of reason in the confusing end of Act II. What are some examples to support this idea?
Procter tells Mary Waren they have to tell everyone that Abigail was confessing her feelings to him.
What does Elizabeth mean when she says “the noose is up”?
Elizabeth means that she is going to get executed soon.
Why is Mary Warren afraid of telling the truth about Abigail, for herself, and for John?
She is afraid of telling about Abigail and Proctor's relationships because she's scared of what Abigail is capable of and she might hurt them.
Why hasn’t John Proctor attended church recently? Give at least 2 examples.
He was filled with guilt and shame due to his affair with Abigail Williams, which goes against the teachings of the church.
Describe Reverend Hale at the end of Act 2. He has come to Salem to “weed out” the evil in the town. What is his reaction to the evening’s events?
He seemed to be very convinced that there were witches in the Salem.