S.O.A.P.
What is Proctors Purpose in the scene?
He wants to convince danforth that he doesn't need to sign a paper for something to be true, to save his name.
with a cry of his whole soul: Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!
Repetition , Defeated tone, Pathos, Explanation
I speak my own sins; I cannot judge another. Crying out, with hatred: I have no tongue for it.
Proctor
Why was proctor convicted
Mary warren turned her back on him
What is the occasion of the scene?
Proctor and his wife have been accused of witchery, Mr. proctor by mary warren, and are now in a position where they can either lie and say they are witched but live, of tell the truth but be hung.
excellency, it is enough he confess himself. Let him sign it, let him sign it.
Repetition, pleading tone/ language
Why? Do you mean to deny this confession when you are free?
Danforth
Why did proctor get so involved with these witch hunts.
His wife was convicted.
What is Hales purpose?
To convince Proctor to Sign the paper
You came to save my soul, did you not? Here! I have confessed myself; it is enough!
authoritative tone, conviction , Pointed question
No, sir, it is -
Danforth
What made Hale change his mind about these trials and how real they were.
What is Paris's purpose?
To convince danforth that Proctor should be able to confess.
You are the high court, your word is good enough! Tell them I confessed myself; say Proctor broke his knees and wept like a woman; say what you will, but my name cannot—
Demanding tone, repetition , appeal to authority.
Excellency, it is enough he confess himself. Let him sign it, let him sign it.
Hale
What did Goody proctor think when John decided no to lie and take death instead.
She thought it was his choice and he must do what he wants.
Who is the direct receiving audience of Hale?
Proctor
It is a great service, sir. It is a weighty name; it will strike the village that Proctor confess. I beg you, let him sign it. The sun is up, Excellency!
Conviction, pleading tone, appeal to society(social status)
It is a great service, sir. It is a weighty name
Paris
What stand does Paris take throughout play up to this scene.
He takes a very defensive stance the whole time only worried about his job and status.