McCarthyism
Match the idea to an example from the text: Senator McCarthy's power began to decline when he launched an investigation into the U.S. Army
What is that the trials and witch hunts began to lose credibility when respected community members were arrested (John Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey), and Hale backed away from the trial
The person originally accused; appears to have gone mad while imprisoned and is convinced the Devil will really come to take her back home
Who is Tituba?
This character is known for putting his foot in his mouth; yet, he also learns from his mistakes and refuses to name the source of his accusations toward Thomas Putnam
Who is Giles Corey?
This word would be best defined as confused
What is confounded?
This character drank blood to harm another, manipulated the entire village, lied to cause others to be executed, stole, and had an affair with her married employer
Who is Abigail Williams?
Match the idea to an example from the text: The HUAC bribed witnesses to implicate suspects by promising immunity and the protection of those in authority.
What is Reverend Hale bribed Tituba to confess, saying he would protect her if she confessed
Arrested and condemned, her execution is stayed because she is pregnant and they cannot harm the unborn child
Who is Elizabeth Proctor?
An angry, manipulative man who is known to be at the center of many of the accusations - in particular, the fact that himself and his daughter name the Coreys and George Jacobs is said to be part of a plan to steal their land.
Who is Thomas Putnam?
This word would be best defined as to be made pale
What is blanched?
This character committed the following sins: Infrequent church attendance, working on the sabbath, and lechery
Who is John Proctor?
Match the idea to an example from the text: Communism was a dangerous, invisible enemy that caused people to become fearful and take reckless action
What is that witchcraft was a dangerous, invisible enemy that cause people to become fearful of their neighbors and take reckless action
Refused to confirm or refute the accusation against him, leading to his ultimately being pressed to death. His choice protected his property and allowed his children to inherit it
Who is Giles Corey?
Stubborn and remorseless, this character ultimately refuses to accept any evidence which shows the trial to be a sham or compromise to postpone or stop the executions of the accused
Who is Judge Danforth?
This word would be best defined as a hissing sound
What is sibilance?
This character does switches between thinking she is righteous and knowing she is a liar; ultimately she chooses to double down on her lies and condemns her boss to death
Who is Mary Warren?
Match the idea to an example from the text: During the hearings, the accused had to establish that they were not "Un-American". This presumption is that one is guilty until proven innocent and undermines the judicial tradition that burden of proof rests with those who make the accusation, not those who deny it.
What is during the Salem Witch Trials, people must prove their innocence; the burden of proof lies with the accused, not the accuser. For example, Proctor must prove he's not on Satan's side by reciting the Ten Commandments.
While a sinner, this character denied the existence of witches until his own trial, where his key witness ultimately betrayed him. In a fit of frustration, he admitted to believing that God was no more.
Who is John Proctor?
Originally a steadfast supporter of the trials, he eventually quits the court and shows incredible remorse for his involvement in how many were condemned and executed
Who is Reverend Hale?
This word would be best defined as dispute or conflict
What is contention?
This character compels those condemned to confess to being servants of the Devil in order to save their own lives
Who is Reverend Hale?
Match the idea to an example from the text: During the McCarthy hearings, suspects were promised immunity from prosecution in return for naming their co-conspirators
What is during the Salem Witch Trials, innocent people were convinced to confess to others being seen with the Devil, thereby saving themselves by accusing others
Noble and proud, this character faces her execution peacefully, prepared for a more important judgement
Who is Rebecca Nurse?
Originally proud and vain, the trials have deepened his congregations discontent and lead to threats on his life; the proceedings are wearing him down and making him sick
Who is Reverend Parris?
This word means extraordinary in extent or size
What is prodigious?
This character violates her morals to lie to the court, ultimately condemning the person she was trying to protect
Who is Elizabeth Proctor?