Character motives
Why does Abigail accuse Elizabeth proctor of witchcraft?
She wants to marry John Proctor
What is the irony is Mary claiming there are witches in Salem?
She was the one dancing in the forest and knowns Abigail was lying.
If John keeps demanding for proof, what type of man is he?
He is a logical man.
Why is Elizabeth accused?
Abigail wants her gone so she could marry John.
How does the poppet in the Proctor household develop the conflict?
It is evidence that Elizabeth is a witch.
She feels resentment towards him. She's still hurt that he cheated on her with Abigail.
He cheated on Elizabeth.
If Rebecca Nurse is said to be the "brick and mortar of the church," what type of character is she?
She is a holy and religious woman.
What is Martha Corey accused of?
Bewitching pigs.
Why doesn't John go confess that Abigail is lying?
He's reputation would be ruined.
How was Parris able to get the golden candle sticks?
He uses the word of God to manipulate his congregation.
Define the figurative language, "the man dreams cathedrals; not clapboard meetings"
Parris preaches about money, not God.
If Parris keeps preaching about golden candle sticks, what type of character is he?
He cares about having luxuries in life.
What is Rebecca Nurse accused of?
Killing Mrs. Putnam's babies.
What would happen if John goes and confesses about Abigail's lies?
Abigail would charge him with Lechery.
What is stopping John Proctor from attending church?
He does not agree with how Parris manipulates the congregation with hell and damnation to get what he wants.
What is the symbolic meaning for the poppet being found in the Proctor household?
Reveals Abigails hunger for revenge.
Now that Marry is part of the court, how can she be described?
She now believes she has some type of authority and demands respect.
How does Hale react to Elizabeth's arrest?
Shocked, but believes the court will do the right thing.
How does Hale's belief in the court system develop the conflict in Act II?
He does not agree with so many people being accused. He could speak up and put an end to this madness.
Why does Abigail stab herself?
The poppet that was planted in the Proctor household has a needle in it. She needed to stab herself to prove that Elizabeth indeed wish death upon her.
Two respectable and holy woman have been accused by the most ignoble characters.
How does the rabbit symbolize Elizabeth's character?
Rabbit walked in innocently into the Proctor household and was killed, just like Elizabeth is innocently is wrapped in the deceit of witchcraft lies.
Who is judging John Proctor?
John Proctor judges himself for sinning with Abigail.
How does Abigail's new role as a saint develop the conflict is Act II?
John finds it difficult that people would believe him when he confesses about Abigail's lies, which makes it harder for him to confess.