Arthur Miller & Allegory
This American playwright wrote The Crucible.
Who is Arthur Miller?
During McCarthyism, people were often accused of this political belief.
What is communism?
The year the Salem witch trials took place.
What is 1692?
Protagonist that struggles with guilt and integrity.
Who is John Proctor?
The event that begins the accusations in Salem.
What is the girls dancing in the woods and Betty becoming ill?
The Crucible is an example of this type of story with deeper meaning.
Accusations during McCarthyism were often made without this.
What is evidence or proof?
This belief system strongly influenced their laws and daily life.
What is the the Puritan religion?
Makes false accusations to gain power.
Who is Abigail Williams?
Effect of people confessing to witchcraft.
What is they are spared punishment and released?
Miller wrote The Crucible as a reaction to this 1950s political movement.
What is McCarthyism?
What is losing jobs, reputation, or begin blacklisted?
Church and government in Salem were...
What is closely connected?
The moral and forgiving wife of John Proctor.
Who is Elizabeth Proctor?
Complete the quote: "Because it is my ________"
What is name? or Name
Miller believed fear could cause people to do this to others.
What is accuse or betray others to protect themselves?
McCarthyism's similarities to the Salem witch trials.
What is fear, false accusations, and punishment without proof?
Witchcraft was taken serious because of these reasons.
What is fear of the Devil, strict religious beliefs, and social pressure?
The minister who beings confident in the court but later questions it.
Who is Reverend Hale?
This theme is best represented by John Proctor's final decision.
What is integrity or reputation?
True or False: Miller intended The Crucible to be a completely accurate retelling of the Salem witch trials.
Two characteristics of the Puritan society.
What are strict rules, intolerance, belief in sin, and obedience to authority? (Just needed to name two)
The judge who believes the court is always right.
Who is Deputy Governor Danforth?
The ending of the play.
What is John Proctor refuses to confess and is executed?