Salem and Society
Where does the play The Crucible take place?
What is Salem, MA?
This theme represents staying true to one's moral principles.
What is integrity?
Often viewed as the villain of the play
What is Abigail Williams?
Reverend Parris discoveres the girls doing this in the forest.
what is Dancing
Crucible
What is a severe test or trial?
This strict religious group's beliefs heavily influenced life in salem
The title the Crucible symbolizes this kind of intense trial or purification.
What is severe test or purification?
Struggled with guilt over his past affair
What is John Proctor
Mary Warren gives Elizabeth this, which later incriminates her.
What is a poppet?
Hysteria
What is uncontrolable fear or emotion
The trials begin after this girl falls mysteriously ill following a night in the woods.
Who is Betty Parris?
The girls frequently pretend to see this kind of supernatural creature in the courtroom.
What are spirits or the "yellow bird"
Elderly man pressed to death after refuding to give the name of a witness
Proctor tears up this document as a final act of defiance.
What is the confession?
Perjury
what is Lying under oath
This item found in the Proctors' house becomes key evidence in Elizabeth's accusation.
What is the poppet?
Abigail's motivation for accusing Elizabeth centers around this emotion.
What is jealously?
Initially known for being cold to her husband
What is Elizabeth Proctor
This respected woman is accused of supernatural murder of babies.
Who is Rebecca Nurse?
Allegiance
What is loyalty or commitment
This man is concernced most with his reputation and position within the church.
Who is Reverend Parris?
This fear driven accusations in the play paralell this historical event from the 1950's.
What is McCarthyism?
This character is the first to be accused
What is Tituba?
John Proctor is condemned because this girl pretends his spirit is attacking her.
Who is Abigail Williams?
Condemnation
Strong disapproval