Witch or Not?
This farmer had an affair with Abigail
Who is John Procter ?
The play begins in this character's home.
Whose is Reverend Parris's?
This theme is shown when characters lie to protect their public image.
What is reputation?
"I have given you my soul; leave me my name!"
Who is John Proctor?"
Puritans lived with strict religious rules — this is what guided their daily life.
What is the Bible?
This girl leads the witch accusations and manipulates the court
who is Abigail Williams
The girls were seen doing this in the forest, sparking suspicion.
What is dancing?
The witch trials symbolize this larger idea about fear controlling society.
What is mass hysteria?
"We must not confuse the witch hunt with the trials for murder."
Who is Reverend Hale?
This fear helped fuel the witch trials.
What is fear of the Devil or evil?
This minister cares deeply about his reputation and fears that his daughter's illness will damage him.
Who is Reverend Parris?
John Proctor tears this document at the end.
What is his confession?
John Proctor's refusal to sign his name symbolizes this value.
What is personal integrity?
"More weight."
Who is Giles Corey?
In Puritan culture, this concept mattered more than
What is reputation?
This woman is known for her goodness but is accused of witchcraft due to a poppet.
Who is Elizabeth Proctor?
The court takes this as proof of guilt — even without solid evidence.
What is spectral evidence?
The accusations reveal that this can corrupt institutions.
What is power?
"I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil!"
Who is Abigail Williams?
Girls, women, and servants were seen as socially
What is inferior or powerless?
This character is pressed to death for refusing to answer the court's questions.
Who is Giles Corey?
The play ends with John Proctor choosing this over his life.
What is integrity/honor?
The poppet symbolizes how this can be twisted into false proof.
What is innocence or evidence manipulation?
"Because it is my name!" (longer speech but iconic
Who is John Proctor?
This real historical event inspired the play.
What are the Salem Witch Trials?