History
The village where The Crucible takes place
What is Salem?
These were the two judges that preside over the witch trials.
Who are Hathorne and Danforth?
Elizabeth Proctor places blame on John's affair on this person.
What is herself?
During the Red Scare, this subversive political party supposedly infiltrated the American government.
What are Communists?
Elizabeth Proctor fires Abigail Williams when she finds out she is having an affair with her husband, John.
What is Man vs. Man?
This term describes a government that is ruled by religion.
What is Theocracy?
This appears to be Reverend Parris's primary concern in Act I of the play.
What is his job/reputation?
According to Elizabeth Proctor, this is Abigail's motivation to accuse her.
What is Abigail's desire for Elizabeth to hang so she can then marry John.
Term used for people who were forbidden o work due to possible communist view.
What is Blacklisted?
At the end of Act III, John Proctor stands in front of the town of Salem and proclaims that the witch trials are a lie.
What is man v. society?
This idea states that God saves those he wishes and that only a few are selected for salvation.
What is Unconditional Election?
Thomas Putnam calls out his neighbors for this reason.
What is to get their land?
It is ironic that Elizabeth did this thing in court, thinking it would save her husband.
What is tell a lie?
This U.S. Senator started the Red Scare.
Who is Joseph McCarthy?
John Proctor committed adultery on his wife. He deals with guilt and shame.
What is man vs. self?
Because of Adam and Eve’s fall, every person is born sinful and therefore this type of lifestyle is the only way to live.
What is total depravity?
Tituba ultimately confesses to witchcraft for this reason.
What is to save her life?
Abigail stabbed herself and claimed it was Elizabeth because of this item.
What is the poppet from Mary Warren?
Arthur Miller based his play The Crucible on this senate committee.
What is HUAC? Or the House Un-American Activities Committee?
John Proctor stops going to church because he thinks Reverend Parris is a corrupt minister.
What is Man vs. Institution? Or What is Man vs. Man?
These are the only songs people were allowed to sing.
What are hymns?
John Proctor forgets this commandment when he is being questioned by Reverend Hale in his home.
What is adultery?
This character was accused of murdering the seven unborn children of Mrs. Putnam.
Who is Rebecca Nurse?
Arthur Miller was charged with this crime because of the Red Scare.
What is Contempt of Court?
When the girls use the fire and other elements to conjure.
What is Man vs. Supernatural?