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What explanation does Cheever give for Parris' "mad look"?
He thinks it is caused by the cows. In other words, the cows are left wandering since their
masters are in jail, and there is much contention in the town about ownership and the
whole political scene.
What did Abigail do?
Abigail stole money from Parris and disappeared, reportedly left on a ship.
Parris says, "You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me." What "sort" does he mean, and what is the danger to him?
Because Proctor, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Martha and others were upstanding citizens,
generally respected in the community (as opposed to Sarah Good who was a beggar
woman), people were truly doubtful of their connections with the devil. Since Parris was
so involved with the prosecution of these individuals, he was beginning to get threats on
his life.
Explain Danforth's reason that a pardon would not be just.
If he had pardoned the remaining accused, the people who had been hanged would have
died in vain, unjustly. Rather than admit that the court could have been wrong and
therefore admit the others may have been hanged unjustly, he thought it better to continue
hanging people so all accused would get the same treatment from the court.
Why has Hale come back to Salem?
Hale has come back to Salem to encourage the accused to confess and save their lives
(whether they are guilty or not).
What does Hale want Elizabeth to do?
Hale wants Elizabeth to convince Proctor to confess.
What happened to Giles?
He was pressed to death during the questioning.
What "confession" did Elizabeth make to John?
She tells him that after much thought, she feels she is also responsible for his affair with
Abigail. She thinks if she had been a better, warmer wife, he would not have been
inclined to place his affections elsewhere.
What did Proctor do after he signed the confession?
He tore the paper
Why is Parris worried for his safety in the fourth act?
He found a dagger at his door
Proctor says they're pulling down heaven and raising up what?
a *****
What is John Proctor's fate?
he is hanged
What are Giles Corey's last words?
more weight
What does Elizabeth say John finally has at the end of the play?
his goodness
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