Salem's Finest Citizens
This 17 year old created an epidemic of fear and hysteria because of a failed affair with an older man.
Abigail Williams
Reverend Parris' biggest concern.
His reputation
Danforth's proposed bargain to John for Elizabeth's condition.
If she proves to be pregnant, they will excuse her from hanging for at least one more year.
Abigail turned the other girls on her after she tried to tell the truth.
Mary Warren
The oppressive religion practiced in Salem.
Puritanism
This controversial man said, "God is dead!"
John Proctor
Elizabeth's reason for "discharging" Abigail.
Elizabeth suspected the affair between Abigail and John.
True or False: Elizabeth lied about John's affair.
TRUE - She wanted to protect him in front of the court.
Giles Corey accused this man of "land grabbing."
Thomas Putnam
What is theocracy?
A system of government centered around religion/God.
This man has been summoned to Salem due to his expertise on witchcraft.
Reverend Hale
The reason why Tituba confessed to witchcraft.
She knew she would never be believed, so she lied to get "re-connected" with God. She was being beaten into submission.
The reason why the court doesn't believe Mary Warren's confession.
John Proctor dragged her into court and it seemed like she was coerced into it.
John Proctor's internal conflict.
Whether or not to die a truthful man or live as a liar.
What scene was omitted from the newer version of the play but was included in the movie adaptation?
John trying to convince Abigail to drop the pretense in the forest.
This man died a gruesome death after refusing to confess OR deny ties to witchcraft.
Giles Corey
The plan orchestrated by Abigail to condemn Goody Proctor.
Mary Warren gave Elizabeth a poppet with a needle in it. Abigail acted as if this was a voodoo doll and stuck a needle in her own side to convict Goody Proctor.
In Act 4, Reverend Parris begs the judges to do this. Why?
Postpone the hangings of the more influential people in Salem. He's worried it will cause an uproar amongst the citizens.
Reverend Hale's internal conflict.
To quit the corrupt court or stay and help guide people towards confession.
The historical events (2) that inspired Miller to write the play.
The Salem Witch Trials and the Red Scare
This woman has had multiple children die and is heavily to blame for the hysteria in Salem.
Ann Putnam
Two lies John Proctor tells Elizabeth while they're sitting at dinner.
-The food tastes good.
-He was never in a room alone with Abigail.
John Proctor tore up his signed confession for this reason.
He didn't want his name pinned to the church door on a lie. He wanted to keep his name pure and "good."
The reasons why John Proctor hates Reverend Parris.
How does Arthur Miller begin and end each act? Why?