The Crucible Flashcards

Plot The sequence of events that happen in a story. Follow a series of phases that, taken together, are called the “dramatic arc.” Always driven by a conflict. Conflict Struggle between opposing forces. Rising Action The conflict is introduced and…

her pregnancy What postpones Elizabeth Proctor’s execution? the other girls accuse her of witchcraft Why does Mary Warren withdraw her testimony against the investigations? to discredit her testimony by making her look evil Why does Proctor confess to having an…

“…mark this. Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will…

John Proctor ProtagonistAssertive, Confident, Practical, doesn’t get caught up in witchcraft hysteriaHonesty, upright, proud, places a great deal on his and his family’s reputation, speaks his mind, feels guilty about his adulterous relationship with Abigail. Elizabeth Proctor ProtagonistCold, suspicious wife,…

What is the setting of act 3 Court What news do we learn about Rebecca nurse She has been sentenced to hang What does rev Paris accuse John proctor of when he arrives at the court Trying to overthrow the…

Hathorne Now, Martha Corey, there is abundant evidence in our hands to show that you have given yourself to the reading of fortunes. Do you deny it? Martha Corey I am innocent to a witch. I know not what a…

What explanation does Cheever give for Parris’ “mad look”? People are arguing about who the cows belong to. What did Abigail do? Robbed Parris and got on a ship with Mercy Lewis. Parris says, “You cannot hang this sort. There…

Reverend Parris The minister of Salem’s church. Reverend Parris is a paranoid, power-hungry, yet oddly self-pitying figure. Many of the townsfolk, especially John Proctor, dislike him, and Parris is very concerned with building his position in the community. Daughter is…

A: for that, I will not black my face for any of them! entrance P: Why, Goody Putnam, come in It is a marvel. It surely a stroke of hell upon you… P: No goody putnam it is… How high…

No man may longer doubt the powers of the dark are gathered in monstrous attack upon this village. There is too much evidence now to deny it. Rev. Hale You are a coward! Though you be ordained in God’s own…