Crucible Review guide
summarize Hale's view of his mission in Salem. (What does he mean when he says the Devil is "Precise?"
-uncover the identity of witches and prosecute them. He also believes that he has the knowledge and expertise to discover evil spirits and to identify witches in Salem's community.
at the beginning of the act, Tituba enters Betty's bedroom in fright because she knows "trouble in this house eventually lands on her back." Are her fears justified? To what extent is Tituba a scapegoat for Abby and the other girls? To what extent does she share the responsibility for the witch hunt?
-yes, she's a slave and life sucks for slaves, her cultural differences set her apart from white Puritans -she takes the blame for performing witchcraft for the girls (spells) -she agreed to do the ritualistic stuff with the girls in the woods (woods are associated with Satan)
When Abigail is alone with Proctor, what claim does she make?
Abigail claims that John still loves and wants her.
How would you interpret Abigail's relationship with the other girls and her relationship with Proctor
Abigail controls the girls through fear and intimidation, threatening them. She is flirtatious and warm with Proctor, and is clearly attached to him.
At the end of the act, what do you think is Abigail's motivation to "open" herself and start naming names
Abigail now wants only to save her life.
What battle is going on between Francis Nurse and Thomas putnam?
Fought a land war which "grew to the proportions of a battle in the woods.
Why is reverend Parris so terrified by the events in Salem?
He fears his "own reputation" and position within the community
What curiosity does Giles have about his wife?
His wife reads "Strange books" and doesn't believe that his wife is a witch
Why has proctor and some others stopped going to Sabbath meeting(Church)
John Proctor and others have a conflict with the new minister
Why is Parris so upset with the people in Salem?
Most of the people of Salem do not appear to like Parris. They describe him as "Not flattering"
Who is Rev. John Hale, and why does he come to Salem?
Reverend Hale was a Minister. He was invited to come to Salem to find evidence of Witchcraft
Describe the illnesses of Betty and Ruth. What do you believe is really going on with them.
They are overwhelmed by emotional trauma of behind discovered by Parris.
Why does Mrs. Putman believe Tituba is conjuring?
Tituba tells Parris and Hale that Abigail begged her to "conjure a charm."
What does Abigail hope to get from Titubas "conjuring?"
threatened 2 girl and made them admit to dancing- Sent them to prison