In Court
This many people signed this petition to say that Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey, and Elizabeth P. were good people.
91
What does Danforth represent in the court?
Authority. He shows his power and even slightly abuses it.
Describe the significance of a yellow bird
The girls pretend to see it in court and claim that it is Mary Warren's spirit
This character is condemned to death for witchcraft
Rebecca Nurse
"I love God! I go your way no more!"
Mary Warren
Giles Corey had a statement by a witness that said this person was having people accused (murdered) for land.
Thomas Putnam
What is Proctor's main purpose in bringing Mary Warren to court?
To save Elizabeth
Proctor rejects the idea of compromising with the court and continues to accuse Abigail. Why?
Who is pregnant?
I denounce these proceedings
Hale
Elizabeth's original excuse to the judges for firing Abigail
She "displeased" her and her husband
When evidence is presented at court how does Proctor behave?
He is calm and respectful - he knows how powerful Danforth is.
Who makes personal attacks on the witness during court?
Parris
This character quits during this act
Hale
Now we shall touch the bottom of this swamp
Danforth
Elizabeth did this for the first time in Act III
Lie
Who attempts to stand up for the Proctors in court because of his admiration for them?
Reverend Hale
Evidence that questions the court's authority is considered
witchcraft
Who is Arthur Miller?
The playwright
I have naught to change sir. She lies.
Abigail
face the other way/wall
Why does Mary Warren recant her confession?
The girls (lead by Abigail) pretend that Mary Warren's spirit is attacking them
Who is arrested at the conclusion of Act III?
John Proctor
Who is Hawthorne?
A judge
Parris