Characters
The deputy governor that comes to Salem to act as a judge
Who is Danforth?
What is forbidden in the town of Salem and could earn someone a whipping?
What is dancing?
"Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you"
Who is Abigail Williams?
A symbol of Parris' greed and materialism.
What is the golden candlesticks?
Location where the events in the play take place
What is Salem, Massachusetts?
A prideful character who cares only for his reputation and money.
Who is Reverend Parris?
The two who run away in Act 4.
Who are Abigail Williams and Mercy Lewis?
"More weight"
Who is Giles Corey?
An example of dramatic irony involving Rev. Hale, John Proctor, and Elizabeth Proctor.
What literary device is used when John forgets one of the 10 commandments after listing them for Hale?
What is a theocracy?
Farmer who openly denounces Parris, and rarely goes to church; has 3 sons
Who is John Proctor?
Who is Mercy Lewis?
"God is dead"
Who is John Proctor?
A historical and culturally relevant text that most of the characters make allusions to.
The year the book is written in.
What is 1953?
An old farmer; famous for his tendency to file lawsuits; pressed to death with stones at the end of the play
Who is Giles Corey?
This is an attempt to denounce Abigail's credibility.
"I am a minister of the Lord, and I dare not take a life without there be proof so immaculate no slightest qualm of conscience may doubt it"
Who is Reverend Hale?
An example of this literary device is, "[The books] must be [heavy]; they are weighted with authority" (Act 1).
What is a pun or wordplay?
The play is an allegory for this event
What is McCarthyism/The Red Scare?
Minister in Beverly who is called to Salem to see what's wrong with Betty and see if witchcraft is responsible; supports the witch trials
Who is Reverend John Hale?
The accusation Thomas Putnam gives to Martha Corey.
What are the pigs dying so quickly?
"I am not your judge, I cannot be"
Who is Elizabeth Proctor?
This description of Hale shows that Miller has this type of attitude towards him: "The woman, however, turned into a mere pest under his searching scrutiny" (Act 1)
What is a critical attitude?
A crucible.
What is a trial by fire; a difficult test that the accused must withstand to prove their innocence