Characters
This character leads the accusing girls who start the Salem Witch Trials.
Who is Abigail Williams?
These two characters have an affair before the events of the play start.
Who are Abigail and John?
A government run by a specific religion, with no separation between church and state.
What is Theocracy?
This happened in the woods the night before the play begins.
What is A group of girls, led by Tituba, dance in the woods to conjure spirits?
“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!”
This character has an affair and serves as the main character of The Crucible.
Who is John Proctor?
The reason John Proctor hates Reverend Parris.
What is He prioritizes money over god?
Relating to a church or parish.
What is Parochial?
Elizabeth Proctor does this in court to protect her husband.
What is Lie about his affair?
“A child's spirit is like a child, you can never catch it by running after it; you must stand still, and, for love, it will soon itself come back.”
Who is Rebecca Nurse?
This character is a cranky old man who is eventually pressed to death.
Who is Giles Corey?
The reason Ann Putnam hates Rebecca Nurse
What is 7 of her children died and all of Rebecca's survived?
To exclude from the right of church membership.
What is Excommunication?
"There is a misty plot afoot so subtle we should be criminal to cling to old respects and ancient friendships. I have seen too many frightful proofs in court- the Devil is alive in Salem, and we dare not quail to follow wherever the accusing finger points!"
Who is Reverend Hale?
This character runs the church in Salem.
Who is Reverend Parris?
Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of this.
The act of making false claims about someone with the intent of harming their reputation.
What is defamation?
At the end of Act 3, Abigail and the accusing girls see this flying around the courtroom.
What is a Giant yellow bird?
"Now we cannot hope the witch will accuse herself; granted? Therefore, we must rely upon her victims- and they do testify, the children certainly do testify. As for the witches, none will deny that we are most eager for all their confessions. Therefore, what is left for a lawyer to bring out?"
Who is Deputy Governor Danforth?
This character comes from elsewhere in Massachusetts to oversee the Witch Trials in Salem.
Who is Deputy Governor Danforth?
This happens between Mary Warren and Elizabeth Proctor.
Used as a title preceding a surname; usually a married woman of positive reputation.
What is Goody?
During Abigail's last mention in the play, she does this.
What is Steals Parris' money and runs away?
"I have a sense for heat, (name), and yours has drawn me to my window, and I have seen you looking up, burning in your loneliness. Do you tell me you've never looked up at my window?"
Who is Abigail Williams?