Act 1
What is Parris 'main concern?
His reputation as a minister and material possessions.
At the beginning of Act 2, John Proctor says, "It is winter in here yet". Why is this pertinent to what is going on?
John and Elizabeth's relationship is still strained from his affair with Abigail. Elizabeth's demeanor is "frosty" and "cold" towards John.
As this act opens, what accusation does Giles Corey make?
To Kill all people to get land
What is the condition of Salem at this point?
Chaos
John Proctor
a farmer who lives outside of Salem; Elizabeth's husband. A stern, sometimes harsh man who hates hypocrisy. Nevertheless, he has a hidden sin and he worries his secret will ruin his good name
What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?
They are fighting about land and boundaries.
Why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem?
She has been named an official of the court. This makes her feel more important than a servant.
What news do we learn about Rebecca Nurse?
Sentenced to hang
What does Reverend Parris want Danforth to do?
Pardon the condemned or at least postpone the trial
Abigail Williams
Rev Parris's niece. She was once the servant for the Proctor household until she was fired by Elizabeth. She is smart, wily, a good liar, and vindictive when crossed.
What ultimatum is given to Tituba?
Confess to witchcraft, bless the Lord, and name others who are witches with her (or she will be hanged).
What did Abigail Williams reveal to John Proctor?
Elizabeth reminds him of this; that the girls were just playing around in the woods and no witchcraft was involved.
When John Proctor arrives at court with Mary Warren, what does Reverend Parris accuse him of?
He has been accused of trying to overthrow the court.
What is Elizabeth's proof that John is a good man
he has waited this long
Reverend John Hale
a young minister with a reputation as an expert on witchcraft. He is called to Salem to examine Parris's daughter, Betty. Hale is devout Christian who posses an intelligent and critical mind, but his arrival in Sale set the hysteria in motion.
Why does Betty Parris start accusing people?
She follows Tituba's and Abigail's example.
Why hasn't John Proctor told the court what he knows? What does Elizabeth attribute his not telling?
John worries how he would prove what Abigail said(since they were alone). Also, he is aware of the power she has gained. "If the girl's a saint now, I think it not easy to prove she's a fraud."
What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his Christian nature?
Doesn't go to church, plows on Sundays, and his son hasn't been baptized
What does Reverend Hale mean when he says, " There is blood on my head!"?
He feels guilty for not realizing the truth sooner
Elizabeth Procter
John's wife. Elizabeth fired Abigail when she suspects the nature of her relationship with John Proctor. She isis supremely virtuous, but often cold.
Who was seen running naked in the forest?
Mercy Lewis
What lie did John Proctor tell to Elizabeth which makes her more suspicious of him?
He didn't tell Elizabeth that he was alone with Abigail when they talked.
What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does he try to make with him?
She's pregnant; he gives her one year to live and he will see if she starts to show in one week
After John confesses, what does Danforth want him to do?
Sign a written confession that will be hung on the church door
Reverend Parris
The minister of Salem's church. He is a paranoid, power-hungry, yet oddly self-pitying figure. Many of the townsfolk, especially John Proctor, dislike him, and he is primarily concerned with building and protecting his position in the community.