Characters I
Characters II
Characters III
Important scenes
Changes in the community
100
The guiltiest character in the play
Who is ABIGAIL WILLIAMS?
100
The slave from Barbados who is the first to be accused.
Who is TITUBA?
100
Salem minister who is concerned about his reputation and his enemies.
Who is REVEREND PARRIS?
100

These three characters refuse to confess and maintain their honesty in Act 4.

Who are Rebecca Nurse, Giles Corey, and John Proctor?

100

This Puritan village is the setting where accusations of witchcraft divide neighbors and families.

What is Salem?

200
Mentions that his wife was reading "strange" books and is pressed to death.
Who is GILES COREY?
200
Lies to the judges to save her husband; says "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him."
Who is ELIZABETH PROCTOR?
200
Says "I'll fly to Mama,let me fly!"
Who is BETTY PARRIS?
200

This character, in tragic irony, lies to protect another.

Elizabeth Proctor, lies in court to protect John, not knowing he has already confessed to adultery. 

200

This group of young women is initially at the bottom of Salem’s social power structure but gains influence when the witchcraft accusations begin.

Who are Abigail Williams and the other girls?

300
Would not postpone the executions for fear of being weak
Who is JUDGE DANFORTH?
300
Lost seven children during childbirth.
Who is ANN PUTNAM?
300
Husband of the woman convicted of killing babies. Bursts into the court with Giles Corey during the trials.
Who is FRANCIS NURSE?
300

This important scene takes place in Act 4 and shows a characters willingness to be honest no matter the consequences.

What is when John Proctor rips the confession and is taken to the gallows?

300

This conflict between wealthy landowners and poorer residents contributes to resentment and accusations in Salem.

What is the struggle over land, property, and social status?

400
Expert on witchcraft who eventually figures out that the girls are really just pretending.
Who is REVEREND JOHN HALE?
400
Servant to the Proctors who is scared to tell the real truth; accused of sending out her spirit as a yellow bird on the girls; gives the poppet to Elizabeth Proctor
Who is MARY WARREN?
400
Stole Parris' money and ran away with Abigail at the end of the play.
Who is MERCY LEWIS?
400

This important scene in Act 1 shows characters willingness to lie to protect themselves.

What is the scene when Abigail warns the others of what she will do to them if they lie?

400

At the beginning of the play, Salem’s community is held together by strict religious expectations; by the end, this has replaced ordinary neighborly trust.

What is suspicion and fear?

500
Wealthy Salem landowner who accuses people to get thier land.
Who is THOMAS PUTNAM?
500
Well respected farmer who is imperfect but tries to make things right; says "I've given you my soul; leave me my name."
Who is JOHN PROCTOR?
500
The most moral and sensible character in the play; has 26 grandchildren; the "brick and mortar" of the church in Salem
Who is REBECCA NURSE?
500

This important scene from Act 3 where a character fails to confess.

What is when Mary fails to confess in court, succumbing to the other girls antics?

500

Salem’s social structure change from the opening of the play to the final act. Identify one group that loses power and one group that gains power.

What is the shift from a community led by established religious and social authorities to one temporarily controlled by accusers and the court?

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