Act 1 Character
Describe 3 character traits of John Proctor.
Respected in Salem
Adulterer/Lecher
Not afraid to speak his opinion, even if it makes others angry.
What do Putnam and Proctor argue about?
Land
Why is Mary Warren scared of testifying against Abigail?
Mary Warren is subservient, gullible, and afraid of death.
Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctors?
He is there to verify their Christian character and see just how "holy" they are. He does this because Elizabeth's name is somewhat mentioned in the court.
Why did the Puritans flee England and what religion were they?
They fled from England because they wanted stricter rules in the church, and plainer ways of life and worship. They were Protestants.
Describe 3 character traits of Abigail
Orphan
Good at dissembling (lying)
Described as beautiful.
"There are wheels within wheels in this village, and fires within fires."
Who says this and what does it mean?
Anne Putnam says this, and is referring to the longstanding feuds in the village.
Describe John Proctor's conflict with Elizabeth (in the beginning of Act 2)
John is angry she seems to be judging him/acting cold due to his affair, but really he is disappointed and angry with himself.
What relationship does Hale suggest exists between the court and the church?
Because Salem has a Theocracy (religious figures run everything) Hale suggests the idea that the church and the court are deeply intwined.
Name 2 punishments for Witches during the Salem Witch Trials.
Stocks
Dunking
Hanging
Pressing (with rocks)
Describe 3 traits of Reverend Hale
Intellectual and Logical
Inexperienced
Devout
Wants to help
What is Proctor's reason for not attending church?
He thinks Reverend Parris preaches nothing but fire and brimstone, and that Parris wants material things for the church.
Describe Thomas Putnam
Greedy land-owner
Stirs the pot
Devious
Bitter over land feud. Hates the Nurses.
What Commandment does John Proctor forget, and what is this an example of?
Lechery/Adultery; irony
Name 2 themes in The Crucible.
Hysteria
Scapegoating
The powers of Groupthink
Reputation
Good vs Evil
Injustice
Religion
Corruption of Power
Sexism
Describe 3 character traits of Reverend Parris
Craves authority
Paranoid/Thinks others are out to get him
Worried about his reputation
What was the sign that Betty was bewitched?
She could not bear to hear God's name when the psalms (prayers in the form of songs) are sung.
Describe Elizabeth Proctor
Cold
Dedicated wife
Moral and good.
What does Mary Warren give to Elizabeth, and what is found inside? Must know both to get points.
A poppet; a needle.
What is our setting? Time and place.
Salem, MA 1692
Describe 3 character traits of Mary Warren
Starting to stick up for herself
Gullible
Why does Mrs. Putnam believe there are witches in Salem?
She has lost all but one of her babies (Ruth) and is bitter and suspicious.
Describe Giles Corey
Often in court
Good-hearted man.
Tenacious
Why is it important to Hale that Elizabeth believes in witches?
He is testing her faith and says that if a Puritan is to believe in God, they must believe in witches as well. You can't have one without the other.
What type of government does Salem have?
A theocracy