The Crucible
Where and when is The Crucible set?
Salem, Massachussets in the late 1600's
Who does Abigail Williams have an affair with? How does this person feel about the affair?
John Proctor. He feels troubled, and like he would like for the relationship to no longer continue.
What is Verbal Irony?
Say something, mean something else.
What is an allegory?
A story that has multiple levels of meaning. The surface story is representative of another, deeper - often historical - story.
How do you spell Mr. G's last name
Garrett
What is The Crucible an allegory of?
The fear-mongering Maccarthyism driven red-scare that bred paranoia, witch-hunts, and anxiety.
How would you describe Rev. Samuel Parris?
Arrogant. Egotistic. Concerned about power and reputation.
What is Situational Irony?
Expect something to happen, something else happens.
What is foreshadowing
a literary device where an author places hints, warnings, or clues early in a story to suggest upcoming events
Where is Mr. G's 9th hour?
402
What does Mary Warren give to Goody Proctor? Why does she say she gives it to her? Why does she actually give it to her.
A "poppet" - a doll. She says she gives it toto foster love between them and the community. She actually gives it in order to implicate Elizabeth in court.
Who is Abigail William's perceived rival?
Elizabeth Proctor.
When Elizabeth is arrested for having a poppet in her house, what kind of Irony is this?
Dramatic
an indirect or brief reference to a person, place, thing, event, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
What is Mr. G's favorite soccer team?
Liverpool
Consider the setting of the Crucible. How does the setting alone contribute to one of the primary conflicts/themes of the play?
The excessive insularity - the state of being isolated - and strictness of the community creates conflict for individuals in the community.
How does Elizabeth Proctor repond to John Proctor at the beginning of Act 2? How does their relationship seem?
She is cold towards him and their relationship seems distant and strained.
What is the ultimate irony of Salem?
It is a community designed and organized to be GOOD. To behave in ways deemed MORAL and RIGHT. And yet, it is this very pressure that leads to people sacrificing their own individual integrity in order to be SEEN as good in the community.
Hale states “Theology… is a fortress: no crack in a fortress may be accounted small”
Is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Metaphor
What should you get Mr. G for teacher appreciation?
A giftcard to a coffee place.