They deemed The Crucible was an allegory to McCarthyism. The book follows the events that occurred in Salem, Massachusetts. It portrays from the view point of the girl who started the witch hunt to townsfolk being victimized by the horrible acts of fearful people. The person most responsible for the epidemic of fear is Abigail Williams, a manipulative teenager trying to connect with her lover. Abigail Williams
d. Describe the conflict for Sarny. (Internal or external?) e. Who is punished? What is the punishment? f. What does Nightjohn do?
The Role Of Women In The 1600’s “To what extent were the views on women responsible for the outcome of the Salem witch trials?” The Role Of Women In The 1600’s Sometimes the road that got women to the status that they reside at today is taken for granted. There are a lot of things that occurred throughout our history that make us who we are. When it comes to women there are particular struggles that brought about pain and suffering such as the Salem witch trials. In order to fully investigate the depth of the blame that belongs on women we must answer the question ‘To what extent were the views on women responsible for the outcome of the Salem witch trials?’. There is evidence that supports 3 different theories concerning women and their roles in the matter.
Does he really feel this way? _________ . Why does he say it? ____________________________________________________________ ______ 5. In lines 14-34, does Antony appeal to ethos, pathos, logos or a combination of the appeals?
The stage for the 1692 hunt for witches was set by the 1688 war between the English people, and the sinister England. The most compelling evidence is that from Tituba and the other two women who were accused alongside her. The final conclusion of Tituba testimony she cannot see who hurt the children. References Brinkley, A. (2002 ).
Who is right in this argument? And what is the important quote she said? And why did she say that? 5) What did Mary give to Elizabeth that was considering it as a gift and what is the significance? ACT III 1) What does this metaphor mean that proctor use in his appeal to danforth "I have made a bell of my honor; I have rung the doom of my good name.
Abigail realizes that by giving the names of people she saw with the devil she can control Salem because she has a good name and people will listen to her. June Schlueter and James K. Flanagan claim “.A shrewd opportunist, she turns her own violation of Salem law into an occasion for naming those for whom she has little liking and, in so doing, transforms herself into a local heroine.” (116) John Proctor knows that Abigail is controlling Salem with her accusations and recognizes that the only way to stop her is to sully her good name. When Abigail accuses John’s wife of witchcraft, he becomes enraged and claims “It is a whore!” (Miller 220). By accusing Abigail of being a whore, John is trying to ruin her name and stop her from making any more accusations, but by admitting to “have known her, sir.” is also ruining his own good
2011-2012 Midterm Exam Review Sheet Mrs. Seader 10 Honors Format: 1. 55 Multiple Choice 2. Reading Selection – 5 multiple choice, Open-ended (1-2 paragraphs) 3. Essay (5 paragraphs) The Crucible – Arthur Miller • Puritan Values • The Divine Mission of Puritanism • Salem Witch Trials and witch hunts • Characterization of all main characters (Abigail Williams, Reverend Parris, Betty Parris, Reverend Hale, John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Tituba, Mary Warren, Rebecca Nurse, Judge Danforth, Judge Hathorne) • Elicit relationship between Proctor and Abigail • Status of the Proctor’s marriage • The importance of reputation in Salem • Hysteria and its effects on society The Village – M. Knight Shyamalan
Afterwards, Abigail's friend, Mary Warren, tells the court that everything was made up. Abigail and the other girls accuse her of witchcraft. Warren is terribly upset how her so called friends could so easily deceive
When Hale comes and visits John and Elizabeth Proctor; he wants to investigate the people who are accused in court. Elizabeth and Proctor are astonished when Hale mentions that Rebecca Nurse has been accused of witchcraft. In the Crucible Rebecca Nurse is pictured as a saint throughout the play. The first clue that shows Hale is beginning to notice something wrong is when Rebecca’s been charged by saying “God forbid such a one be charged” (Miller 1210). Towards the end of Act II he starts to have some suspicion on what is going on because now Elizabeth Proctor is accused of witchcraft.