Characters 1
This person was invited to summon the Devil in the forest by Abigail and Ruth Putnam
Tituba
Who is Abigail's cousin
Betty
who is the author of the Crucible
Arthur Miller
How did Giles Corey die
Crushed by stones
In The Crucible, who says: "a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it
Danforth
This person took in Abigail after her parents died
Reverend Paris
Who is a servant for the Procters
Mary Warren
Salem, Massachusetts
This is an example of dramatic irony in Act 3
Elizabeth Proctor lies about her husband's affair even though he just confessed it (unbeknownst to her)
who says "your justice would freeze beer"
john proctor
Who had an affair with Abigail
John Proctor
Deputy governor and judge of the witch trials
Judge Danforth
Inspired the author to write this play
What are the McCarthy Hearings (Red Scare)?
in the Crucible, Hale points to a softness in the Proctors' practice of religion with one of these pieces of evidence
1) Mr. Proctor not being able to name all of his commandments, 2) His lack of attendance at services, 3) his last son not baptized
in the Crucible, who says: "you loved me, John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!"
Abigail Williams
Who lost seven babies shortly after their birth
Ann Putnam
Who was brought in from Beverly
Reverend Hale
what did Abigail and Betty do in the woods?
Danced
This is an example of situational irony in Act 4
Abigail Williams, the primary witness, has disappeared
Danforth (b/c Abigail robbed him and ran away from Salem)
Respected woman, mother of 11, refuses to confess
Rebecca Nurse
Noticed his wife reading strange books, knows his legal processes very well
Giles Corey
in the crucible, why do many of the accused admit to witchcraft
admitting to witchcraft, they guarantee that they will not be executed
How cows figure into Act 4
They are wandering around town and people are arguing over them, causing Rev. Parris to weep over the contention.
This person says, "Life, woman life is God's most precious gift; no principle, however, glorious, may justify the taking of it."
Hale