Quotes
:I used to weep for my sins when the wind lifted up my skirts; and blushed for shame because some old Rebecca called me loose. And then you burned my ignorance away. As bare as some December tree I saw them all — walking like saints to church, running to feed the sick, and hypocrites in their hearts!”
Who is Abigail Williams.
Who are the protagonist and antagonist of the book?
Who is John Proctor and Abigail Williams.
Where and when does the opening scene take place?
Where is Salem Mass. 1692. Rev. Parris's house, in Betty's bedroom.
Who wrote The Crucible?
Who is Arthur Miller.
What is the importance of one's good name in the play?
What is honor and integrity.
I do not judge you. The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you. I never thought you but a good man, John – only somewhat bewildered.”
Who is Elizabeth Proctor.
Who are the two judges that lead the trials in the book?
Who is Danforth and Hathorne.
What evidence is found that convicts Elizabeth Proctor as a witch?
What is Mary Warren's poppet that had a needle stuck in the stomach.
What is happening in Salem in 1692 historically?
The Salem Witch Trials
What is a symbol of mass hysteria and chaos?
What is the yellow bird.
Who is this quote said about: "You are God's instrument put in our hands to discover the Devil's agents among us. You are selected, you are chosen to help us cleanse our village. So speak utterly, turn your back on him and face God- face God, and he will protect you."
Who is Tituba.
Who is in a coma-like state at the beginning of the play?
Who is Betty Parris and Ruth Putnam.
What is the "natural lie" told in court, who said it, and what was it said about?
What is Elizabeth lying on behalf of John to protect him in court. She lied that he had not committed adultery with Abigail.
What is happening in America at the time the author is writing the play?
The McCarthy Trials (Red Scare).
What does "crucible" mean? How does it relate to the text?
What is a place of severe heat, a trial, or the melting of something in order to create something new.
The character's in the play are put to the test or placed under metaphorical heat until they are forced to change, or die under the pressure.
”Is the accuser always holy now? Were they born this morning as clean as God’s fingers? I’ll tell you what’s walking in Salem — vengeance is walking in Salem.”
Who is John Proctor.
Who is accused with the marvellous murder of the Putnam's 7 children?
Who is Rebecca Nurse
What is the double meaning in the statement "it is winter in here yet"? When was it said and by whom?
What is John and Elizabeth Proctor's marriage being tense and "cold." Though it is winter outside, their relationship also feels icy. John states it in act II.
What are some historical difference between the play and the historical events?
What is:
- the girls who "cried out" are lessened and their ages are raised.
-people are merged into one character.
-romance/ drama added
-dialogue fictional.
Explain the importance or disregard of truth in the play. Which characters seem to bend truth for their own power and which characters hold fast to truth even at a great cost?
What is....:
Truth is disregarded by the characters who claim to care the most about it: i.e. Danforth, Parris, Hathorne, Putnams, etc.
Abigail doesn't seem to care at all about the truth and obviously bends it to her will. Mary Warren almost stands firm against the lies, but ultimately gives in to the peer pressure.
Hale, Proctors, Nurses, and Coreys stand for truth and pay the price of their lives.
In an ordinary crime, how does one defend the accused? One calls up witness to prove his innocence. But witchcraft is ipso facto, on its face and by its nature, an invisible crime, is it not? Therefore, who may possibly be witness to it? The witness and the victim.”
Who is Judge Danforth.
Who is Tituba, Sarah Good, and Sarah Osburn
What are Gile Corey's last words and their significance?
What is "more weight." He died an honorable man under the law, not giving into what the court wanted from him. It shows his redemption and courage.
What is allegorical about the play, The Crucible?
What is both the witch trials and the state of America are both using fear as a form of power. The accusations of the court are reliant upon the accused "saving their own name" and throwing others under the bus; moreover, the accusation are based on ridiculous bases.
What are three man vs. himself conflicts in the text?
What is:
John Proctor vs. himself
Rev. Hale vs. himself
Rev. Parris vs. himself