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Puritanism
What does that mean?
Symbols and Themes
On Trial
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What was Samuel Parris’s attitude toward children?
He felt they were small adults.
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What effect of Puritanism can still be seen in America today?
The American work ethic, which lead to the American Dream.
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To call upon or command something, often by magic
Conjure
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What does the forest symbolize?
It is believed to be the devil’s dominion. In The Crucible, Salem’s true evil came from the people. It symbolizes the evil present in all humans.
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Who is first accused of witchcraft? Why was she the first?
Tituba by Abigail to avoid punishment. Goody Good, by Tituba. She is an easy poor, weak, target.
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Why isn’t it difficult for Ann Putnam to believe that Goody Osburn is a witch?
She has lost 7 babies "by her hand".
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Describe the relationship between religion and government in a Puritan community, such as Salem.
There is no separation of church and state. The government is defined and governed by religion and religious rules. If there was a law broken, or someone committed a sin, it would be punished publicly for the whole town to see.
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Synonym: wickedness, injustice, sin
Iniquity
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What is the symbolic weight (ha, ha) of the stones they use to crush Giles Corey?
They are used and stacked upon Giles to persuade him to plea innocent or guilty and thus symbolize the weight of Salem’s sins crushing the good in its society.
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Who "mentions" (subtly accuses) Elizabeth Proctor as a witch and why?
Abby because she wants to replace her as John's love/wife.
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The dangers of living life through sin and damnation, The inescapable nature of destruction, and The unpredictable imminence of destruction are all........ in "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
themes
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What is the main idea of Puritanism that decides whether a person will go to heaven or not?
Predestination
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Distress with mental or bodily pain
Afflicted
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What is the significance of the noose?
It is a horrific impending doom everyone must face. You must lie to become free, and if you tell the truth you hang. "Confessing” is only way to escape the noose. It also represents the public spectacle, the sport of it all.
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Why does Giles believe Mr. Jacobs is being accused of witchcraft?
Thomas Putnam is "reaching out for land."
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Who was Arthur Miller married to from 1956-1961?
Marilyn Monroe.
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What are at least two examples of a simile and/or metaphor that Edwards uses to describe God's wrath?
The image of God holding the sinners over the pits of hell; God holding a bow pulled towards sinners; etc.
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Antonym: good, friend, nice
Fiend
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What does the poppet symbolize?
It is a traditional symbol of voodoo and witchcraft Used to symbolize the transformation of good to evil. Dolls represent childhood innocence and happiness, but in Salem dolls are evil.
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What does Abby accuse Mary Warren of doing to her in the courtroom?
Sending her spirit out at her and freezing them with a cold wind.
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Over and over, Danforth says that the good have nothing to fear. What evidence can you give to show that the opposite it true?
Multiple answers
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Using "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," and The Crucible, explain the power of religion in a community and how it can change or alter an individual. Consider how it can be used for both good and bad.
Answers will GREATLY VARY
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Antonym: To be happy for another, wishing one good fortune
Begrudge
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Explain the link between the theme of hysteria and the treatment of religion in the text. Give two examples.
Multiple answers.
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What is John Proctor convicted of? Why?
Contempt of court, for trying to mislead their righteous crusade against witches and thus siding with the Devil.
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