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In the opening scene of the act, who is in jail believing they are seeing the devil?
Sarah Good and Tituba
Cheever and Hale explain the current state of Salem now that so many people have been arrested. Name at least TWO things that show Salem's current conditions.
rotting crops, cows everywhere, orphans wandering around, men worrying about harlots accusing them
Salem's witch trials are still continuing, but rumors are starting to spread that they ended in which nearby town?
Andover
Why does Hale return to Salem after quitting the court in Act 3?
He wants to save more people from dying in Salem. (Get them to confess.)
Elizabeth reveals that how many people have confessed to witchcraft?
100+
How does Giles Corey die?
He is pressed to death.
What does Parris reveal about Abigail at the beginning of Act 4?
She stole money from him and left town.
What do we learn about Abigail in the epilogue?
She became a prostitute in Boston.
Proctor initially confesses to witchcraft. How does he justify his confession when he knows his friends have not confessed?
He is a sinner, so it won't hurt him to lie here.
Proctor signs a confession, then rips it up. Why?
He wanted to finally be good and do the right thing. He doesn't want to tarnish his friends' names and set a bad example for his kids.
What does Parris want Danforth to do?
Postpone the trials
Why is Danforth not willing to stop the hangings?
His reputation, too late to stop, looks bad for the others they hanged, etc.
How would you describe the conversation between John and Elizabeth Proctor in Act 4?
Loving, kind
What does Hale mean when he says, "There is blood on my head!"
He is responsible for/feels guilty for the deaths.
What are Elizabeth's final words of the play?
"He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him."
Who is the tragic hero of the play?
John Proctor
The Crucible is an _______ for McCarthyism.
allegory
Name two characteristics of a tragic hero.
high noble stature/greatness, tragic flaw, reversal of fortune, moment of self awareness, audience feels pity/fear
Give an example of a time Proctor displayed the characteristics of a tragic hero.
Proctor also sacrifices his life so that his children can look up to him
Explain in 1-2 sentences how The Crucible is related to McCarthyism.
It shows hysteria and anger during the Salem Witch Trials
"More weight"
Giles Corey
"Do you sport with me? You will sign your name or it is no confession, Mister!"
Danforth
"Suspicion kissed you when I did"
Elizabeth Proctor
"I come to do the Devil's work. I come to counsel Christians they should belie themselves...There is blood on my head."
Hale
"Why, it is a lie, it is a lie; how may I damn myself?"
Rebecca Nurse
"It is hard to give a lie to dogs."
John Proctor
"Mr. Parris, you are a brainless man!"
Danforth
"Devil, him be pleasureman in Barbados..."
Tituba
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