Crucible Final

Who is Mrs. Ann Putnam

Death-riddled wife of Thomas Putnam.

Who is Thomas Putnam

Wealthy landowner with many grievances against others.

Who is Mercy Lewis

Servant of the Putnam household and friend of Abigail.

Who is Rebecca Nurse

Wife of Francis nurse; she is much loved and respected for her religiousness and good sense.

Who is Giles Corey

Old farmer who’s somewhat of a rascal, but has a moral heart.

Who is Francis Nurse

An old, wealthy farmer and landowner whom the village respects as a good man.

Who is Ezekiel Cheever

Salem citizen who acts as a clerk of the court; he’s upright and determined to do his duty for justice

Who is Marshal Herrick

The marshall of Salem.

Who is Deputy Governor Danforth

Presiding judge of the witch trials; convinced that he’s doing good by rooting out witchcraft

Act I major events

The girls' dancing in the forest, the discovery of the girls' activities by Reverend Parris, and the subsequent accusations of witchcraft set the stage for the trials.

Key events in Act II

Tensions rise as more accusations are made.

• Elizabeth Proctor is accused of witchcraft through a poppet planted by Mary Warren.

• John Proctor confronts the court regarding the wrongdoings in the trials.

Key events in Act II

The court proceedings intensify as John Proctor, Giles Corey, and Francis Nurse present evidence against the girls.

• Abigail Williams manipulates the situation, leading to more chaos in the courtroom.

• Tensions between the characters escalate, leading to critical revelations and confrontations.

Key events in Act IV

-Reverend Hale returns and begs prisoners to confess so they can save their lives.
-The jail is crowded, and the town is falling apart from fear and accusations.
- John Proctor struggles with whether to confess falsely or die honestly.
- He finally confesses, but then refuses to sign his name to a written lie.
-Proctor chooses his integrity and tears up the confession.
- Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and others are led to execution, ending the hysteria.

What are the people of Salem like?

Fearful — Many are scared of being accused of witchcraft, so they panic easily.
Suspicious — Neighbors begin to doubt and accuse each other to stay safe.
Very religious — Their strict Puritan beliefs make them think the devil is everywhere.
Concerned about reputation — People care a lot about their good name and social standing.

Easily influenced — Rumors and the girls’ accusations cause mass hysteria in the town

Who holds power in Salem?

Judge Danforth, the court, and Abigail Williams, Reverend Parris and other church leaders

What makes someone an outcast in Salem?

People who are accused of witchcraft are immediately feared and avoided.

Those who question the court or the church are also treated with suspicion.

Individuals with bad reputations, personal conflicts, or who live on the margins of society (such as the poor or those who are socially different) are more likely to be judged and excluded.

Why did Arthur Miller write The Crucible?

At that time, many people were being accused of being communists without strong evidence. Miller used the Salem witch trials as an allegory to show how mass hysteria, fear, and false accusations can spread in society.

What is the atmosphere like in Salem in the start of the events in the play start?

The atmosphere is where people fighting over land arguing with neighbors and making tensions increase

Why does Abigail say she was fired from the proctor household?

Abby said that good goody proctor hates her because she didn't want to be her slave

In Putnam think there's witchcraft present in Salem

she thinks there's witchcraft because she's lost seven babies making Ruth Putnam her only child

What does Betty say that Abigail did in the forest? How does Abigail act towards the other girls?

Abigail drank blood to kill John Proctor's wife. Abigail acts, threateningly in Boston, toward other girls

What is the secret between Abigail and John Proctor? How would this have been treated by Puritans?

He had an affair with Abigail. This would have been treated really badly, like against religion, he would take its course.

How do the townspeople react to Reverend Hale why?

respect, kindness, welcoming, treat him like the expert

How does giles Corey incriminates his wife

can't pray when his wife isn't reading a book. When she close it and leaves, he can pray again.

Why is Tueba blamed, and why does Abigail blame her?

She is enslaved, little that can defend herself, and is a scapegoat. Abigail blames her for getting the attention away from her.

How do you, Elizabeth and John Proctor act around each other at the beginning of act 2

they both are treating each other like it's their first time meeting -awkward

What does Elizabeth want John to do?

she wants him to go to Salem and tell the court that Abigail is a fraud

Mary Warren made a poppet for Elizabeth. What is a poppet?

rag doll

What is Mary Warren say that Sarah would do when she turned her away and how did Mary Warren think of it in retrospect?

she mumbled, and Mary Warren got sick. She thinks they connect.

Elizabeth says she wants me dead. Who is she that Elizabeth is referring to? Why would that she want Elizabeth dead

Abigail is who lives with once dead because she doesn't want her husband to marry her

What does Reverend Hale ask about the proctors?

to recite the 10 Commandments and John forgets adultery, which is irony, belief in which is, 26 times in 17 months, proctors went to church, why the third child isn't baptized.

Why does Elizabeth struggle to believe in witchcraft?

If she believes she is good, then why would the devil be so bound to her?

What is so specific about a needle in a poppet?

The significance with a needle in a puppet is meant to make someone guilty, which graph shows how Abigail can frame Elizabeth to marry her husband

How does Hail show that he has to change his mind about the proceedings?

Point out that the evidence has been presented. He doesn't believe what he's saying is real.

What is revealed about Elizabeth and why will that be helpful to her?

She is pregnant and will not be hanging because they won't hurt the innocent child. She gets to continue to live until the kid is born.

What happened to George Jacobs’ land if he had hanged?

his land gets forfeited and is put up for auction

How does Danforth defend the process of witchcraft trials and why is that process problematic?

can't prove witchcraft of those honest victims, all they have is the words from them (spectral evidence)

What proof did the judges ask of Mary Warren?

they ask her to faint on command

What is Proctor due to save his wife? What does it show about him?

he's going to sacrifice his reputation, his good name, and risk his life by confessing to adultery. He's desperate to stop this hysteria.H

Based on Proctor's evidence, how does hail changes his mind about the proceedings?Hail change

he abandoned his belief in the courts righteousness

How do the girls make a convincing case that Mary is sending out her spirit to torment them?

the girls copy everything Mary says

Why does Proctor say God is dead

rage when the court ignores the truth and favors the hysterical line girls over innocent lives.

Key events in Act Ill

• Courtroom tension rises – The trial is underway in Salem, led by Judge Danforth.

• John Proctor presents evidence – John Proctor brings a petition and Mary Warren to expose the girls’ lies.

• Abigail turns the court – Abigail Williams manipulates the judges and pretends to be attacked by spirits again.

• Mary Warren breaks down – Under pressure, she accuses Proctor of witchcraft instead of telling the truth.

• Proctor confesses – Proctor admits his affair with Abigail to discredit her.

• Elizabeth lies – Elizabeth Proctor denies the affair to protect John, accidentally ruining his proof.

• Proctor is arrested – The court believes Abigail, and Proctor is taken away.