Crucible Act ll and lll
Danforth:
Harsh, remorseless
On page 71, Hale says, "Man, remember, until an hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven." What is he trying to say?
He is trying to say you can seem innocent but that could be false in the end
How does Parris react while Mary and John are speaking to Danforth?
He points out that John Proctor doesn't go to church and attacks him; panicking; he seems very bothered
Why won't Proctor have his youngest son baptized?
He thinks that Parris is a bad person and he isn't worthy of touching his son
Explain the conversation that takes place between Mary Warren and John Proctor at the end of Act II.
He wants her to testify that Elizabeth didn't stab Abigail but she doesn't want to. She doesn't want to because the court may accuse her of witchcraft.
Why doesn't John Proctor just accept this?
His wife is then only saved for a year or so; he promised he would save her; he is also there to see Abby punished (take away her innocence); his friends are accused TOO. He is NOT as confused now; he has made up his mind; he is more BOLD
How does Proctor explain not going to church?
His wife was sick
What convinces Proctor to agree with his wife's request?
It would clear up Elizabeth's name because Abigail brought up her name.
What triggers the argument between John and Elizabeth?
John doesn't go to Salem to help clear Elizabeth's name.
Who are the two judges? Describe them each.
Judge Danforth: wise and experienced; not willing to listen to people who are not in court; obeys rules and laws; regal Judge Hathorne: ; he is stern and aggressive
Who is Mary Warren and why does she go to Salem?
Mary is a slave and went to Salem to go to court
What does Parris suggest the judges do with the people who signed the testament? How do his actions so far in Act III connect to what we know about him as a character?
Parris suggest that these people should be arrested and questioned
Whom does Mary Warren accuse now? Why?
Proctor
What complaint does Proctor make about Parris?
Proctor says Parris only talks about money AKA "golden candlesticks" he says that he doesn't see any light of God in Parris
Who are the women who are falsely accused of witchcraft at the end of Act II? Why is each accused?
Rebecca Nurse: the murder of Goody Putnams babies Martha Corey: accused of bewitching Walcott's pigs with her books
What is the setting of Act III?
Salem meeting house (using for the courthouse)
What ploy (tactic/strategy) does Abigail use to disrupt the court? How does it backfire?
She "freezes"
Describe Mary Warren's relationship with John Proctor.
She is Proctors maid and they're always fighting
In a tense moment, Elizabeth Proctor is called in to testify that her husband is an adulterer. What does she say when confronted with the question? Why?
She lied and said that he did not. She was trying to protect him
What do Proctor, Giles, and Francis Nurse give to Danforth?
Testaments from townspeople that says those arrested are good people
What does Proctor mean when he exclaims, "God is Dead"?
That he is basically confessing
What is the setting of Act II?
The common room of proctor's house
Infer Cheever's job/title.
The town's marcial or tailor
What is ironic about John's recitation of the Ten Commandments?
There are 10 commandments, and he mentions 9. He forgot to mention adultery (an affair) and it's ironic because he committed adultery.
What do Abby and the girls do to Mary Warren? Summarize the scene.
They accuse her of witchcraft, copy everything she says, and pretend to freeze because of her
What other event that evening is the poppet connected to?
They find a needle in the poppet and Abby also had a needle in her stomach. Abby was sitting next to Mary and set Elizabeth up by stabbing herself with the needle.
On pg 98, we see a change in Hale's character. Explain it.
Trying to find a new perspective; he doesn't seem AS confident; scared
What gift does Mary give to Goody Proctor?
a poppet (a little rag doll)
What are some motifs that have been seen so far?
accusations, honesty, jealousy/envy, lies, diverting blame, religion, wealth
Why is Elizabeth Proctor temporarily saved from being hanged?
she is pregnant
What does Giles Corey accuse Mr. Putnam of? Is this a logical accusation? a. What will Corey be arrested for?
-Accused him of forcing his daughter to cry witchery on George Jacobs... to get their land; he refuses to give the name of his informant -He is arrested for refusing to give the name of his informant
conflicts that are evident so far in the play
Abigail vs Proctor Proctor vs self Reverend Hale vs self
What is the reason that Martha Corey has been accused of witchcraft?
Accused of bewitching neighbor's pigs w/ her mysterious books... this is possibly Giles' fault for telling Rev Hale he couldn't pray while she read
Why does Reverend Hale leave? Explain the irony of his actions.
Because he doesn't believe that Proctor is truly guilty
Why does Danforth refuse to have a lawyer present Proctor's case? What does this tell you about Danforth?
Because there isn't good evidence
What does Elizabeth Proctor want John to do regarding Abigail?
Elizabeth wanted John to go Salem to say that Abigail wasn't telling the truth.
What does Parris ask Mary to do to prove herself?
Faint to prove her other fainting spells were fake