Sciacca - The Crucible - Act 1
What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?
Abigail drank blood
What happened in the past between John Procotr and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now?
An affair that Proctor denies, and Abigail wants to be loved by him but he doesn't feel the same
Why is Rev. Parris reluctant to admit that the girls may be bewitched?
Because it would ruin his reputation
Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Betty won't wake up
What ultimatum is Tituba given?
Confess or Die
How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?
He doesn't like him at all
What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?
Her soul is tainted
What is Parris' main concern?
His Reputation
What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?
If they tell she will kill them
What is Abigail's motivation?
It's for a new reputation as her name is ruined throughout the town.
What is Abigail's reputation?
It's very bad and damaged.
Who tricked Tituba into reveling that she was linked to the devil?
John Hale
Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?
No more blame on her
What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?
Over land
Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?
Sarah Goode
What is Tituba linked with?
She is linked with the devil.
Why does Betty Parris start accusing people?
She wants a way out
Characterize John Proctor
Speaks without thinking, impulsive.
Characterize John Hale
Studies witchcraft to learn more about as he is in expert in it.
What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?
That his wife is reading books
What rumors have circulated the town about Betty Parris? What proof later occurs that "proves" that she is a witch?
That she was flying and someone saw her
What did Parris see in the woods the previous night?
The girls dancing
Who are the Nurses?
They are very rich and well respected people
What happened to Betty and Ruth?
They are very sick with what is expected to be witchcraft.
What is Paris and Putnams relationship?
They have a casual relationship, but Putnam uses the relationship to his advantage.
Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors?
They wanted a slave
What were the Putnam's mad about?
They were mad about how his brother in law did not become the towns reverend
Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits at this point?
Tituba
When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer?
Tituba as she makes her laugh in church
What is Hale's motivation?
To learn and discover more about witches
What advice does the doctor send back?
To look for unatural sources
Why is Reverend Hale in Salem?
To look for witches
Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba?
To talk to her dead babies
Characterize Abigail
Vengeful, Selfish, Manipulative, and a magnificent liar Likes attention Had affair with Mr. Proctor
What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play?
Voice of Reason
What does Parris question his niece Abigail about?
Why they were dancing