Arthur Miller, the Communism Killer
*What does the town think of witchcraft?*
They all believe in witchcraft, but they are not in agreement that their neighbors are witches.
What role does Rebecca Nurse play?
- Peacekeeper
- Voice of Reason
- Experienced Mother and Grandmother
What were the girls doing when Reverend Parris catches them?
Why did Tituba say that she saw people with the devil?
She was afraid for her life.
*Why did Reverend Parris decide to summon Reverend Hale to town?*
He wanted to investigate the rumors of witchcraft from a well-informed source.
*Who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?*
People considered an undesirable person like a homeless person
Why does Reverend Parris dislike John Proctor?
- Parris believes Proctor to be running a faction against him.
Why is Reverend Parris so hesitant to say that there is witchcraft afoot?
He doesn't want to bring scandal to his own house and weaken his control in the church.
Why did Abigail and Betty say that they saw people with the devil?
They wanted power and were trying to cast suspicion away from them.
*What did Giles Corey ask Reverend Hale about?*
Why Giles has problems praying when his wife reads strange books
In real life, who received financial compensation for the witch trials?
Both Victims and Accusers
What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and the Proctor family?
- Abigail and John had an affair.
- Abigail and Elizabeth hate each other.
Who wanted to tell the truth about what they did in the woods?
Mary Warren
Why are the Putnams so quick to jump to witchcraft?
- Thomas Putnam's Landlust
- Mrs.Putnam's desire for a reason behind the death of her babies
Why has Abigail been unable to find another family to work for?
- There are rumors that she's a homewrecker.
- She "doesn't want to be a slave for other women".
What events did Arthur Miller experience that inspired him to write the Crucible?
The Red Scare
How does Mrs.Putnam know that Tituba does witchcraft?
She sent Ruth, her daughter, to Tituba to commune with her other deceased children.
*What did Abigail drink when the girls were in the woods?*
Blood
How many real witches has Reverend Hale caught before coming to Salem?
None! There was one accused but was later determined to be not a witch.
*According to John Proctor, what is Reverend Parris's main motivation?*
Greed
Whose ages did Arthur Miller change in the Crucible to better fit his story?
Abigail Williams and John Proctor
How does John Proctor feel about Abigail Williams?
It's complicated. He's trying to cut ties, but he still likes her.
Why were Betty and Ruth acting strange?
They were worried about getting into trouble and acted that way to avoid the consequences of their actions.
When discussing witchcraft, who is the first person to point fingers?
Abigail Williams
Why does Giles have issues praying?
- He is actually not good at praying typically, so disturbing his prayer was easy.
- His wife's reading may be linked to witchcraft and thus stops his prayer.