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The main antagonist of the Crucible. This person instigates, manipulates, and lies throughout the Crucible.
Who is... Abigail Williams
Betty Parris attempts to do this when she awakens in the presence of the girls alone.
What is... jump out of a window
The motivation for John proctor's choice to withhold crucial knowledge of the trials from the court.
What is... the affair
(noun) A ragdoll or voodoo doll.
What is... a poppet
John Proctor says this during a tense argument with Elizabeth. He has already confessed his affair with Abigail Williams, but Elizabeth remains distant and cold, believing he still doesn't understand the gravity of his actions.
What is... "Oh, Elizabeth, your justice would freeze beer!"
This person is a servant in Reverand Parris' House and is accused of witchcraft early on in the story.
Who is... Tituba
This item made by Mary Warren during court, given to Goody Proctor, and is later kept as evidence.
What is... a poppet/voodoo doll
The motivation for why Tituba lies and "confesses" to witchcraft, even though she is innocent.
What is... fear/anxiety and or to save herself from being hung
(noun) An unhealthy pale or sickly appearance .
What is... pallor
Elizabeth says this to John when she believes he is being too hard on himself. It suggests that the most severe judgment comes from his own conscience, not external authority.
What is... "The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you."
This person is a farmer in the town of Salem with three sons. This person has an immoral past and a moral existence in the present.
Who is... John Proctor
These girls are caught dancing in the woods by Reverend Parris. (name 3)
Who is... Abigail Williams, Betty Parris, Tituba, Mary Warren, Mercy Lewis, and Ruth Putnam.
Thomas Putnam's motivation for his support in Abigail's lies.
What is... greed/wealth.
(adv) eagerly; with great interest or enthusiasm
What is... avidly
John Proctor says this when speaking to his wife about the true cause of the hysteria. He believes that the townspeople (more so abigail) are motivated by a desire for revenge against their enemy's.
What is... "I'll tell you what's walking Salem—vengeance is walking Salem."
A well regarded elder in Salem with a very good reputation. This person has inadvertently gained an enemy through time, Thomas Putnam.
Who is... Francis Nurse
This person signs 72 death warrants against the people of Salem.
Who is... Reverend Hale
The motivation behind Reverend Parris' actions and decisions throughout the story.
What is... good reputation / keeping his job
(adj) skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully
What is... Wily
The brief reason of why this quote is spoken by Abigail Williams, "I want to open myself! . . . I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the Devil; I saw him, I wrote in his book; I go back to Jesus, I kiss His hand."
What is... proving her innocence / saving herself
An official in security, this person is present in many of the court scenes, and is seen arresting people with warrants from Reverend Hale.
Who is... Marshal Herrick
Judge Hawthorne refuses to accept or believe what or whose evidence/testimony(s) for the Salem witch trials. (must name at least 1)
What is... Mary Warrens testimony against the girls, Mary Warrens inability to faint on command, the evidence that Goody Proctor did not make that voodoo doll/that abigail stuck a pin in it to create evidence.
Reverend Hale's motivation at the BEGINNING of the crucible / reason for CONTINUING his strong efforts during the trials.
What is... faith and knowledge in witchcraft / revealing the raw hidden truth of the town
(adj) foolish or mentally irregular
What is...Daft
Rebecca Nurse says this when warning against the pursuit of witchcraft by the Putnam family.
What is..."There is a prodigious danger in the seeking out of loose spirits."