Vocab
a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law
magistrate
greyness
pallor
What are three words you can use to describe the relationship between the Proctors?
Sample: cold, accusatory, angry
Stands up to the Proctors with a newly gained confidence.
Mary Warren
"paleness in complexion"
pallor
justice
magistrate
Why is Mary Warren so afraid of testifying in court against Abigail?
Because she thinks they will turn against her and accuse her of witchcraft.
Prepares to take Mary to court to prove his wife’s innocence.
John Proctor
"to improve or make better"
ameliorate
resentful
indignant
How does Proctor react to his wife being arrested?
he is furious.
What stops John Proctor from whipping Mary Warren when she returns from Salem?
She says that she saved Elizabeth's life in court that day.
This character accuses Rebecca Nurse of witchcraft and names her as the one responsible for murdering seven babies shortly after their birth.
Ann Putnam
feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
indignant
remedy
ameliorate
What upsetting news does Mary Warren bring from the court?
39 people have been accused of witchcraft (there were only 14 before!)
What is the significance of the poppet?
used to frame Elizabeth
She has 11 kids and 26 grandkids. She believes there is no witchcraft just kids being kids.
Rebecca Nurse
a claim, especially a false or ambitious one
pretense
falsification
pretense
Why did Hale come to the Proctor's house?
to test or evaluate the Proctors
1. His wife is sick
2. He can pray at home
3. Doesn't like Parris/believes he is more interested in materialistic things.
His wife is accused of cursing a man’s pigs.
Giles Corey