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Why do Giles Corey and Francis Nurse come to see John Proctor?
Giles Corey and Francis Nurse visit John Proctor because their wives are also accused of witchcraft. Together they try to disrupt the court proceedings and get the truth out in the open at last.
Did the word gory come from what happened to Giles Gory?
yes because giles gorys name was giles gory
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The Crucible Act III Reading Quiz Directions: Write a well-developed short answer for each of the questions below. Be sure to use direct evidence from the text to support your answer and cite the page numbers. 1. Discuss the judges who sit before the proceedings: Hathorne and Danforth. What is revealed about their personalities and how they view their job? What is the only concern that the court has? What is missing within the proceedings to make them fair? 2. Giles Corey and John Proctor approach the court with a signed deposition. Hathorne informs them that the informants must appear before the court. What danger is there for these people to appear? What does this say about the proceedings within the court? Is this seen in today’s judicial system? What protection is there now that was not present then. 3. What is the significance of Reverend Hale’s observation that “every defense is considered an attack upon the court”? What is the significance of Danforth’s assertion that “a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it”? 4. Why does Elizabeth Proctor lie when she is questioned by Danforth? How might the outcome of the witchcraft hysteria have been different if she had told the truth? What does this reveal about her character? 5. Discuss Proctor’s internal conflict within this act. What does it take for him to come to the court and reveal the truth? Why does he do it? What is consequence he faces in telling the truth? When Elizabeth lies what happens to Proctor? 6. Discuss Mary Warren’s testimony to the court. Why does she recant her deposition? How could things have been different had she not recanted? Why does she accuse Proctor of witchcraft? 7. Discuss Giles Corey’s character. What in his character sets him up to be accused as a witch? Why does he not change his personality to appease the court? What does this reveal about him as a person? What is important about his character?
Why is Giles not allowed to present his evidence in court?
Giles Corey has figured out the real reason for the witch hunt, which is to steal land. He delivers a signed petition from many people saying some of the accused witches are not witches, and that greed is a motivation for them to be arrested and /or executed. Fearing the truth will come out, he is expelled from court.
Why is Giles Corey not allowed to present his evidence in court?
Giles Corey has figured out the real reason for the witch hunt, which is to steal land. He delivers a signed petition from many people saying some of the accused witches are not witches, and that greed is a motivation for them to be arrested and /or executed. Fearing the truth will come out, he is expelled from court.
Why do Ezekial Cheever and Marshal Herrick arrive at proctor home?
They come to arrest Elizabeth Proctor (John's wife).
Where does the name gillis come from?
It's the Dutch and Swedish form of Giles. Giles is from the Latin Aegidius, a derivative of aigidion "kid, young goat".
Why does ezekial cheever and marshal herrick arrive at the proctor home?
Ezekiel Cheever and Marshal Herrick arrive at the Proctor home because of Elizabeth. They have come with a warrant to have her arrested.
Where did Saint Francis come from?
There are a number of saints named Francis. Please be specific.
Why does proctor remind her of the angel Raphael?
'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is trying to bolster an obviously weakened Mary Warren. He speaks the words of the Angel Raphael from the Bible. "Do that which is good and ho harm shall come to thee." This reminds her of Proctor.
Who is Abigail is most likely to come in conflict with who?
John Proctor, because he lied about there affair .
Where did Saint Francis come from and what was he famous for?
There are a number of saints named Francis. Please be specific.
