Wonders of the Invisible World
Who were the first ones to levy accusations of Witchcraft against Martha Carrier?
Her Children
This character reveals himself as a lecher, hoping discredit Abigail and bring an end to the trials
John Proctor
This central character reveals that she is pregnant during her imprisonment to delay her execution
Elizabeth Proctor
This style of preaching is what John Proctor accuses Rev. Parris of using, which stirs up the hysteria surrounding the witchcraft trials
Fire and Brimstone
This term is used to describe the geopolitical conflict that America engaged in with the USSR following World War II, which led to rising anti-communist sentiments and fear in the US public
The Cold War
This term describes the prejudice someone has in favor of, or against one thing, person, or group that can manifest in non-objective presentation of information
Bias
For the following character, you must answer the following:
1: If they are a Dynamic Character, a Static Character, or maybe Both?
2. Provide a justification for your answer.
Double Points will be assigned, with no partial credit given.
Reverend Parris
Static
Even when he wants to postpone the executions, it is for selfish purposes of self-preservation, fearing the blowback from the Andover rebellions.
Ironic that his obsession with reputation and money leaves him disgraced and penniless
Identify which of the three potential ulterior motives presented for accusations during her trial matches the following situation best.
Ben and Sarah Abbot were currently engaged in a land dispute with the Carrier family, and soon after, a large group of their cattle mysteriously died.
Greed
This "bewitched" girl believes she can fly, and accuses Abigail Williams of drinking blood in the woods. (Also, by far the most annoying portrayal of being bewitched in the stage version we watched in class)
Betty Parris
This character is afraid that they will be a target of rebellion, as he found a dagger placed in his door
Reverend Parris
What happens to the 91 people that sign Francis Nurse's Affidavit claiming that they never witnessed Marth Corey, Elizabeth Proctor, or Rebecca Nurse engaging in witchcraft?
Additionally, what consequence might this have on future witnesses?
They are arrested
Likely, no one will step forward to help others who are accused
This term describes the general sentiments and fear surrounding the spread of communism in America during the 1950's
The Red Scare
This literary technique describes when an author, narrator, or a character explicitly describes or reveals character traits about themselves or others
Direct Characterization
For the following character, you must answer the following:
1: If they are a Dynamic Character, a Static Character, or maybe Both?
2. Provide a justification for your answer.
Double Points will be assigned, with no partial credit given.
Reverend Hale
Dynamic
His moral compass is compromised, a man who lives in a world of black and white being forced into a moral grey area. Asking people to sin for a greater good-to save their lives
Could also be interpreted as somewhat selfish, wants them to lie to save his own moral conscience, but this is a bit of a stretch of an interpretation
Identify which of the three potential ulterior motives presented for accusations during her trial matches the following situation best.
Both Foster and Lacy confessed to witchcraft, and claimed that they had been recruited by Martha Carrier, who had them sign their name in the devils black book
Self-Preservation
This woman has had 7 of her children die in infancy, and now her daughter Ruth is bewitched
Ann Putnam
This character is accused of reaching for land, using his daughter's testimony to steal land from George Jacobs
Thomas Putnam
Why does Danforth refuse to Postpone the executions of the remaining 7 who are accused?
Additionally, what does this show us about Danforth's character? What is his vested interest?
Danforth says that postponement would cast doubt on the others already executed and accused
Shows that he is more interested in protecting the court and the state of Massachusetts than justice?
This Senator was the head of the congressional committee that was formed to expose and oust communists from the American public in the 1950's
Senator Joseph McCarthy
These types of characters do not undergo any significant internal change throughout the narrative, essentially remaining the same throughout the story
Static Characters
For the following character, you must answer the following:
1: If they are a Dynamic Character, a Static Character, or maybe Both?
2. Provide a justification for your answer.
Double Points will be assigned, with no partial credit given.
Governor Danforth
Static
Has a vested interest in preserving law and order and the integrity of the state of Massachusetts. While it may be interpreted as a righteous motivation (Preserving law and order, and thus, civilization) he is not seeking justice, his sworn duty.
Identify which of the three potential ulterior motives presented for accusations during her trial matches the following situation best.
Allin Toothaker got into a fight with Martha Carriers son, who beat him in the street of the town. Allin claimed that the "shadow" of Martha Carriers figure held him down while her son beat him senseless.
Vengeance/Vindictiveness
This character accuses John Proctor of being in allegiance with the devil, making her sign his book and turn against the other victims of witchcraft
Mary Warren
This character flees with Mercy Lewis after hearing about the incident in Andover
Abigail Williams
Reverend Parris was reportedly seen weeping in town at the beginning of Act 4.
What did Abigail do that caused this, and why is this DOUBLEY Ironic?
Abigail stole his money and skipped town
2x Irony- His reputation is destroyed and he is penniless, which are his two driving motivations as a character (Reputation and Money)
Similar to Giles Corey, Arthur Miller was charged with this crime for refusing to testify and participate in his congressional trial, which he later appealed and had overturned by the Supreme Court
Contempt of Court
This literary technique describes when an author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, and interactions with other characters that must be inferred by the audience
Indirect Characterization
For the following character, you must answer the following:
1: If they are a Dynamic Character, a Static Character, or maybe Both?
2. Provide a justification for your answer.
Double Points will be assigned, with no partial credit given.
John Proctor
Dynamic and Static
He’s a man that holds himself to a high standard, based on his own morals and not those of the times.
He believes crime should be met with punishment, and the longer he goes without punishment the worse his guilt becomes, ultimately influencing his final decision
This term is used to describe the testimony and non-physical evidence submitted against those accused of witchcraft
Spectral Evidence
This character says that he would rather execute 10,000 people than compromise the law and order of Salem
Governor Danforth
This character refuses to speak during his trial, and dies a Christian (and like a gangster) with his land passing onto his children
Giles Corey
In Act 2, Hale goes to the Proctors Household to question them when Elizabeth's name is "Somewhat Mentioned" in court. During this questioning, both John and Elizabeth trigger Hales Cognitive Dissonance by calling into question two parts of his identity. What were these parts of his identity, and how did they offend it?
John does not see the light of God in Rev. Parris. Both Hale and Parris are ordained by the same church, and as such are viewed as incorruptible. If Parris is corrupt, then it means Hale can be as well.
Elizabeth says that if the evidence of the existence of witches is that she herself is a witch, then witches do not exist because she is not a witch. This offends Hale as he has dedicated his life to the pursuit of this truth.
This is the name of the congressional committee that was formed to expose and oust communists from the American Public in the 1950's
The House Unamerican Activities Committee (HUAC)
These types of characters undergo substantial internal changes throughout the narrative as a result of one or more plot developments
Dynamic Characters
For the following character, you must answer the following:
1: If they are a Dynamic Character, a Static Character, or maybe Both?
2. Provide a justification for your answer.
Double Points will be assigned, with no partial credit given.
Elizabeth Proctor
Dynamic and Static
Her love for John is constant and genuine, shaping why she protected him during the original affair and during her lack of confession at the end of Act 3