Characters - Act 3
"A weak character that tries to be honest but then fails miserably"
Mary Warren
"Robs Reverend Parris and goes aboard a ship with Mercy Lewis"
Abigail
"Alongside John and Giles, this person presents a list of 91 names who attest to the character of the accused"
Francis Nurse
Why was Giles pressed?
He was pressed to death by large rocks because he refused to name the person who accused Putnam of grabbing land
John comes to the court to accuse the girls of being frauds. What does Reverend Parris think his motive is?
He is trying to overthrow the court.
"Asks Mary Warren to prove that she can pretend to “faint”" **Hint: not Danforth**
Reverend Parris
This character asks John Proctor for forgiveness for being "cold."
Elizabeth Proctor
Why does Giles Corey refuse to identify his source to the court? What fear does he have?
They would be arrested
Why does John Proctor yell that “God is dead!” at the end of Act 3?
He believes the court is corrupt, and God is not interfering with it in any way.
How does Danforth check the truth of Proctor’s confession of the affair?
He brings Elizabeth in and asks her why she fired Abigail.
This character never lies, but lied in court to preserve her husband's reputation
Elizabeth Proctor
"Horrified/astonished to see John confess to witchcraft since he/she refused to confess"
Rebecca Nurse
What is Martha Corey accused of at the beginning of Act 3?
Reading fortunes
"Has great fear of a riot in Salem since he/she has sentenced so many to death"
Judge Danforth
Why is it vitally important for the affair to be revealed?
It ruins Abigail’s credibility and thus ruins the girls’ testimonies in court.
"Accuses George Jacobs so he/she can take all of his land"
Who is Thomas Putnam
" After seeing that John is accused, he/she “quits the court”"
Reverend Hale
"Disrupts court to present evidence"
Giles Corey
"Pretends to see the devil while in jail with Tituba"
Sarah Good
Why does Danforth threaten death on Mary Warren for lying in court?
He doesn’t want her to admit that she lied, so he won’t look foolish for believing the girls.
"Is asked to record John’s confession word for word"
Cheever
These characters were hanged at the end of Act 4.
John Proctor, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse
"Mary Warren refers to this person as the “Devil’s Man” at the end of Act 3"
John Proctor
The greatest of people are the ones that fight for truth and honesty. Is the most accurate _________ for Act 4? Fill in the blank is it Tone, Theme, or Mood?
Theme
True OR False: A black bird flies in the church window, and Abigail pretends it’s Mary Warren
True