Characters
Who is Ruth?
-Goody and Mr. Putnam's daughter
-One of "the girls"
-Is sick (like Betty) due to suspected witchcraft
Define THEME.
A theme is the message within a narrative that an author conveys to a reader.
How is fear used in Act 1? Provide ONE example.
-By Abigail toward the girls (don't tell what happens in the woods)
-Puritan ethics (if you are caught doing witchcraft, you will he hanged)
-The fear that the townspeople had regarding the possibility of witchcraft
-The fear of harsh punishment that is used to prompt people to falsely confess to things they didn't do
What is the nature of John Proctor and Abigail's relationship?
-John and Abigail were/are "lovers"
-John is married to Goody Proctor (they are having an affair!)
-John is much older than Abigail
This character is Betty's father and Abigail's uncle
Rev. Parris
Word for a small group within a group
(Also: Clique)
FACTION
Why is Reverend Hale in Salem?
-To help get rid of witchcraft
-To help the "afflicted" girls who have been allegedly possessed by witchcraft
TRUE OR FALSE: Abigail is a teenager.
TRUE
This character has lost many children and does not know why
Goody Putnam
Define IDEOLOGY
A system of ideas and ideals
This character was allegedly seen flying
Betty
Who was Abigail's former employer?
Goody Proctor and John Proctor
(Will also accept "The Proctors")
TRUE OR FALSE: Goody Putnam sent Ruth to conjure spirits with Tituba
When did the Salem Witch Trials take place?
1692-1693
(Will accept "in the 1600s")
What happens at the end of Act 1?
List ONE example.
-The girls accuse others of being witches
-Abigail blames Tituba of being a witch
-Betty mysteriously wakes up
-Tituba blames other women in the village of being witches
True or False: Abigail is Betty's sister.
FALSE
They are cousins
This character's wife read "strange books," which made it difficult for this character to pray. When she stopped reading, this character was able to pray again
Giles Corey
What does crucible mean?
-A severe test or trial
-a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
- place or situation that forces people to change or make difficult decisions
This character is a greedy landowner in the village
Mr. Putnam
TRUE OR FALSE: Abigail lived in Barbados with her parents, before coming to Salem.
FALSE