People
He is the minister of Salem’s church, worried about his reputation.
Who is Reverend Parris
Fear of witches in Salem represents this broader American fear in the 1950s.
What is McCarthyism / Red Scare?
He is the deputy governor and presides over the court.
Who is Judge Danforth?
She is Parris’s niece and the leader of the girls.
Who is Abigail
The accusations spread because people use them to gain this.
What is land/power/revenge?
The girls pretend to see this in the courtroom to turn against Mary Warren.
What is a yellow bird / spirit?
He is a farmer who had an affair with Abigail
Who is John Proctor
The trials show how hysteria can override this.
What is reason/justification
Proctor confesses this sin in court to discredit Abigail.
What is adultery?
She is Proctor’s wife, accused of witchcraft after Abigail wants her gone
Elizabeth Proctor
John Proctor struggles most with this personal value.
What is his reputation/honor?
Giles Corey is accused of contempt because he won’t give this.
What are the names of his witnesses?
This minister comes from Beverly to investigate witchcraft.
Who is Reverend Hale
"The crucible was an act of ____"
what is desperation
Elizabeth lies about this in court to protect her husband.
What is John’s affair?