The year the crucible was written
1953
Urges Abigail that they should tell the truth. Is the servant of the Proctors.
Mary Warren
The minister of Salem’s church, and uncle of Abigail Williams
Reverened Parris
Where does the Crucible take place?
Salem, Massachusetts
Author of the Crucible
Arthur Miller
Who was faking an illness that had the townspeople believing it was caused by witchcraft, supposedly seen the night before?
Betty Parris
A farmer who lives outside of Town. He hates hypocrisy. Has a secret sin.
John Proctor
How many of Putnam's children have died?
Seven
Why did the author write The Crucible?
an allegory for McCarthyism
Was having an affair with John Proctor
Abigail Williams
Called upon to see if there is witchcraft in Salem. Was considered an expert on the matter.
Reverened Hale
What were the girls doing in the forest?
Dancing, drinking chicken blood
What is McCarthyism?
the practice of making public accusations of disloyalty or subversion with little to no evidence, often for personal political gain. The term originates from the actions of U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy during the second Red Scare in the 1950s, but it is now used more broadly to describe similar "witch-hunt" tactics.
Reverend Parris’s black slave from Barbados. She agrees to perform voodoo at Abigail’s request.
Tituba
Who was accused of witchcraft at the end of the act and had helped Putnam deliver her children?
Sarah Osborne
Who was having land wars?
The Putnams and Nurse Family
What is the Red Scare?
A period of intense public anxiety and widespread anti-communist hysteria in the United States. The term describes two distinct eras in American history when fear of radical, left-wing political movements led to crackdowns on perceived dissidents, violations of civil liberties, and the persecution of countless individuals based on little to no evidence. The term "Red" comes from the red flag, a symbol commonly associated with communism and socialism.
What did Tituba have to do to survive?
Lie about doing witchcraft
Who does this quote describe?
"felt that his own name and the honor of his family had been smirched by the village, and he meant to right matters however he could. "
Thomas Putnam
Did Reverend Parris seem more concerned about his daughter's illness or his reputation? Explain why.
Reputation. He was paranoid and believed some of the town was out to get him. Mainly John Proctor.