Historical and Modern Context
The Crucible was written to reflect on what 1950s issue in America?
Communism/McCarthyism
"I do not judge you. The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you."
Elizabeth Proctor
This character believes that the devil will fly her home
Tituba
Abigail demonstrates her ability to _________ situations by using the fear tactic.
Control
This character devises a plan to leave Salem with her friend, Mercy Lewis.
Abigail Williams
This term means that the audience knows something the characters do not know.
irony
"I say--I say--God is dead!"
John Proctor
This character feared there was a conspiracy against him, therefore was obsessed with his image.
Reverend Parris
This emotion spreads rapidly through Salem, leading people to abandon reason and accuse others without evidence.
Hysteria
What is Elizabeth Proctor's response when asked if she knew about the affair?
She lies for John saying, "I cannot think he fancied her"
This term means a story written as a symbol that can reveal a hidden meaning
allegory
"But you must understand it, sure, that a person is either with the court or her must be counted against it, there be no road between”
Deputy Governor Danforth
Her charities are vastly known, but she is accused of killing Mrs. Putnam's seven babies.
Rebecca Nurse
This concept explains how people in Salem blindly follow the group in making accusations and seeking punishment.
Mob Mentality
What postponed Elizabeth Proctor's execution?
Her pregnancy
Based on real events in Andover, Reverend Parris fears that this will happen
The people will stop having mob mentality and rebel
“Life, woman, life is God’s most precious gift; no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it.”
Reverend Hale
This character tries to tell the truth, but out of fear accuses John as being, "a man of the devil"
Marry Warren
Reverend Parris is more concerned with this than with the truth, fearing how witchcraft accusations will affect his reputation.
Image or Reputation
Why does Giles Corey not give up the name of who told him that Putnam's motive was land?
He promised confidentiality, his sons will inherit the land if he does not give information up to the court.
This government committee investigated suspected Communists in the entertainment industry and questioned Miller himself.
House UnAmerican Activities Committee (HUAC)
"I have blood on my head!"
Reverend Hale
This character says, "He has goodness now. God forbid I should take it from him."
Elizabeth Proctor
When John Proctor tears up his confession, choosing to die with his name and reputation intact, what theme does this represent?
Integrity
This word refers both to a severe trial and to a container for melting metals.
Crucible!