Vocabulary 1
a government ruled by religion/by the clergy; study of religious doctrines
theocracy
a severe test/trial; anything capable of withstanding great heat
crucible
The Salem Meeting House
Setting of Act 3
She is strong in her faith and dedicated to her family.
Elizabeth Proctor
He comes to Salem to preside over the witch trials
Deputy Governor Danforth
vengeful; seeking revenge; punitive
vindictive
magic; sorcery; black magic
witchcraft
The Jail (fall; several months later)
Setting of Act 4
Reverend Parris's slave from Barbados
Tituba
His job is to diagnose witchcraft, and then provide a necessary cure by removing the "infected" inhabitants from Salem
Reverend Hale
a goodwife; similar to Mrs.
goody
scorn; strong feelings of disapproval
contempt
Salem, Massachusetts - 1692
Overall setting
responsible for accusing Rebecca Nurse of witchcraft
Ann Putnam
This town preacher believes himself to be a pious man, but in truth, he is motivated entirely by self-interest
Reverend Parris
a hand-sewn doll
poppet
without any guilt or shame
remorseless
The Proctor Farm (8 days later)
Setting of Act 2
He instigates the witch hunt and encourages his daughter to name his enemies as witches.
Thomas Putnam
accused and convicted of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials
Martha Corey
relations outside of one’s marriage; cheating on one’s spouse
adultery
lying under oath
perjury
Reverend Parris’ home
Setting of Act I
Admitted to his affair with Abigail Williams in open court
John Proctor
an arrogant and stern judge, determined to convict people of witchcraft
Judge Hathorne