Crucible Act 2

What is the gift Marry Warren gives to Elizabeth?

A poppet(doll)

What event begins to change Hale's opinion about the arrests? How does he feel about the court?

He begins to see that good people are getting arrested. He doesn't like the court and begins to question it.

Why does John forbid Marry from attending court?

He doesn't believe in the legitimacy or necessity of the trials.

What role does Cheever play? What is revealed about his character?

He is the arresting officer. He wants to catch as many witches as he can.

Why does Reverend Hale come to the Proctors' home? What does this scene reveal about Hale's role in the trial?

He wants to find out as much as he can about the people of the town. He is deciding if people are witches or not.

What do we learn about why Mary Warren gave Elizabeth the poppet?

It was just an innocent gift.

What do we learn about Mary Warren's motives at the end of the act?

She cannot turn against Abigail because she is scared Abigail will kill her and tell everyone that Mary had an affair with Proctor.

Why is Elizabeth arrested? On what grounds?

She is accused of being a witch. Abby was found stabbed by a need in the same spot where a needle was found in the poppet.

What does Giles report to the Proctors? What is the significance of his revelations?

That his wife, Rebecca Nurse, had been arrested. The scene is saying that reading is witchcraft if it is not the Bible.

What information does Marry Warren provide about the trial? What role is she playing in the trial?

That innocent people are being hanged for being witches. She is the official of the court.

What does Proctor tell Hale about why the children were ill? How does he claim to know?

That the girls were dancing in the woods and they were caught by Reverend Parris.

What is the point of the discussion between Hale and the Proctors about whether or not they believe in witches?

The Bible mentions witches, so if you don't believe in witches you don't believe in the Bible. If you don't believe in witches then you are a witch.

What relationship does Hale suggest exists between the church and the court?

The courts decisions are based on the churches beliefs. If you are christian you should have nothing to fear.

What is the significance of the scene between Elizabeth and John Proctor? What does it reveal about their relationship and about each of their characters?

To show that there is tension between them. John is trying to move past the affair. Elizabeth won't let it go.