Characters
Told a lie for the first time in court
Elizabeth Proctor
"This is a clear attack upon the court!"
Reverend Parris
What 3 transgressions do Parris and Cheever list against Proctor
He only comes to church once a month, He plows on Sunday, He ripped the warrant and damned the court.
What evidence does John Proctor give that Abigail is not a "child"?
What is the outcome of questioning Elizabeth?
She lies and says there was no affair and as result Danforth thinks John is lying about Abigail. (Abigail is trustworthy again)
Believes John Proctor came to court to overthrow it.
Danforth
"That were pretense sir."
Mary Warren
How does Hathorne ask Mary to prove she is telling the truth?
He asks her to faint right then and there
Why won't Giles give the witnesses name to the court?
He is afraid the man will get accused of witchcraft like his wife did after he mentioned her name.
Why does Danforth believe some people fear the court?
Because they are guilty of wanting to topple Christ
Quit the court
Reverend Hale
"I have brought trouble on these people."
Francis Nurse
What does Hale say is going on in the country?
There is a prodigious fear of the court in the country.
List 4 tactics used by Abigail when she is questioned by Danforth about pretending to see spirits.
Gets insulted by the question
Plays the victim
Threatens Danforth
Comes under attack by Mary Warren
Is charged with contempt of court
Giles Corey
"I have this morning signed away the soul of Rebecca Nurse ... my hand shakes yet as with a wound."
Reverend Hale
What proof does Giles give that Putnam had Jacobs accused for land?
An honest man heard Putnam thank his daughter for the gift of land when she accused Jacobs
List 3 steps Danforth takes when questioning Elizabeth about John's lechery
1. She is brought in but not given any information as to why she is there
2. She cannot see either John's or Abigail's faces
3. She is removed as soon as she gives her answer
Was charged with witchcraft so Putnam could get his land.
George Jacobs
"I am not a witch. I know not what a witch is."
Martha Corey
How does Danforth try to entice Proctor to drop the fraud charges?
He says his wife will be safe from hanging for a year since she is pregnant and a year is a long time, implying she may be freed in that time
How does Mary Warren save herself?
She accuses John Proctor of being the devil's man and making her sign the devil's book and lie to the court