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The importance of: "I have made a bell of my honor! I have rung the doom of my good name you will believe me Mr. Danforth!"
Proctor says this meaning that he just confessed his affair and would not ruin his reputation if it were not true.
The importance of: "Whatever you would do, it is a good man does it. I have read my heart this three month, John. It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery."
Elizabeth says this meaning that she was not as loving wife as she could have been. She is taking the blame for John cheating on her.
The importance of: "Let Rebecca go like a saint, for me it is fraud."
Proctor is saying that he is not as good of a person as Rebecca Nurse. He is a sinner. Therefore if he were to hang it would not be honorable. He is justifying his decision to "live."
The importance of: I look for John Proctor That took me from my sleep and put knowledge In my heart! …And now you bid Me tear the light out of my eyes? I will not, I cannot! You loved me, John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!
Abigail says this to John Proctor. She is saying that John has been the one to show her how Salem and the people of Salem are not as perfect as they seem, but are rather very hypocritical. He gave her “knowledge” of the ways of the world. Now he is telling her to forget their affair/love, but she cannot.
Explain “…and the drums rattle like bones in the morning air.” State the literary technique used.
Proctor and Rebecca are hanged. The ending line symbolizes the complete destruction and somber mood of the town of Salem. The literary technique being used is a simile.
This character says, “Let either of you breathe a word about the other things and I will bring about a pointy reckoning that will shudder you.” .
This man accuses his neighbors of witchcraft so that he can buy their land.
Mr. Thomas Putnam
This man has experience with witchcraft. His views change throughout the play and he prompts the accused to confess.
Reverend Hale
Is arrested for "contempt of court"
Giles Corey
Is a good character but makes the fatal mistake of lust.
John Proctor
Accused of being a witch for selling Walcott a pig that died.
Martha Corey
The title of the play The Crucible ultimately means...
It is a container of metal for heating substances to high temperatures. This is seen as a "severe test or trial" which relates to the play
Define "author's purpose"
It is either their intent to inform or teach someone about something, to entertain, or to persuade the audience to do or not to do something
State the allegory detected in The Crucible
An allegory is an extended metaphor: a story with two meanings- a literal and a symbolic meaning. In The Crucible Arthur Miller was making a statement about the McCarthy Trials.
Name a theme of The Crucible
1. One lie can ruin lives 2. Intolerance can ruin a community. 3. A reputation is hard to earn and easy to lose.
Describe The Hollywood Blacklist
The list of actors, directors, screenwriters, and other U.S. entertainment professionals denied employment because of their political beliefs or associations, whether real or suspected. This is part Of the reason why Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible.
Describe Proctor’s relationship With Elizabeth in Act 2
They have a strained Relationship and treat One another coldly.
Abigail says that Mary sends her spirit in the form of a bird to Tear her face. What is this bird called ?
A spector
Name two characters who hold grudges and as a result add to the hysteria of the trials.
Abigail- holds a personal grudge against Elizabeth Putnam- holds grudges against Giles and the Nurses- uses the witch trials for personal gain- land and getting back at the Nurses Walcott- angry at Martha because his pigs died.
Why is Martha Corey accused of witchcraft? .
Walcott accuses her of bewitching the pigs.
John confesses to witchcraft because…
He has already sinned and ruined his name with his affair so he already views himself as a fraud.