Characters
The first woman accused of witchcraft.
Who is Tituba?
Why is Rev. Parris concerned about the rumors of witchcraft?
He is worried about his reputation.
How does Elizabeth find out about John's affair?
He confessed to her.
The religion followed by the people of Salem.
Puritanism
“…I have seen some reddish work done at night, and I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down.”
Who is Abigail?
Feels guilty about his affair.
Who is John Proctor?
Why does Tituba confess to witchcraft?
She does not want to be killed.
What is the emotional state in the Proctor household at the start of Act II?
Tense/Cold
This historical event inspired Arthur Miller to write The Crucible.
What is the Red Scare?
“[These books] are weighted with authority.”
Who is Rev. Hale?
A minister who came to investigate witchcraft.
Who is Rev. Hale?
What does Abigail do in the woods?
Drink a charm to kill Goody Proctor.
Why is John Proctor angry with Mary?
She has been going into Salem to help with the trials.
Salem was essentially ruled by their church. This type of government is called...
A theocracy.
“That girl is murder, she must be ripped out of the world!”
Who is Elizabeth Proctor?
Convinced her babies have been killed.
Who is Ann Putnam?
What do Putnam and Proctor argue about?
An area of land both men claim to own.
Why does Rev. Hale visit the Proctors?
He wants to investigate their character/religious devotion.
Proctor states that Rev. Parris is too interested in this type of item as a metaphor for his greed.
What are gold candlesticks
“I’ll not be ordered to bed no more, Mr. Proctor! I’m eighteen and a woman, however single.”
Who is Mary Warren?
A very religious woman with a good reputation in the community.
Who is Rebecca Nurse?
Why doesn't John Proctor attend church anymore?
He dislikes Rev. Parris and his sermons.
What is Mary's reasoning for creating the poppet?
It was a gift for Elizabeth.
What is the modern meaning of the word "Crucible"?
An intense trial or test.
“Is the accuser always holy now? Were they born this morning as clean as God’s fingers? I’ll tell you what’s walking Salem – vengeance is walking Salem.”
Who is John Proctor?