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In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Betty Parris falls into a coma-like state after being discovered dancing in the woods with other girls, which leads to suspicions of witchcraft. Her condition reflects the intense hysteria and fear surrounding the Salem witch trials, as well as the pressure on the young girls to conform to societal expectations. Betty's fainting serves as a catalyst for the unfolding drama, revealing the town's paranoia and the manipulation of fear for personal gain.
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When and where is the opening scene of the play set in The Crucible?
Arthur Miller set the opening scene of his play The Crucible in 1692. The scene opens with Reverend Parris praying over his bed-ridden, coma-stricken daughter Betty. Their residence is in Salem, Massachusetts.
Arthur miller .Why has parris called the doctor to his home?
cause shes a noob yo Reverend Parris' daughter Betty was under a "spell" - some sort of coma induced by his slave Tituba's ceremony in the woods. He called the doctor to cure her.
What was the sign that Betty was bewitched in The Crucible?
because she's young
How did the events come to light and what was the effect on betty and Ruth?
A married man namedÊJohn Proctor had an affair with Abigail Williams. The wife found out about it and kicked Abigail out onto the streets. Abigail, who still wants John, tells the town that the wife was trafficking with the devil and was practicing witchcraft. Betty and Ruth were found in a coma state and were believedÊto be bewitched to goÊalong with Abigail's story.ÊÊ
Is John Proctor a Antagonist or Protagonist?
I would say a "Protagonist", you deside, here is an excerpt and a site:= John Proctor = Witch Trial DefendantBorn: c. 1632Died: 19 August 1692 (execution by hanging)Birthplace: EnglandBest known as: The first man executed in the Salem witch huntsJohn Proctor was the real person who inspired a character of the same name in The Crucible, Arthur Miller's 1953 play about witch trials in Massachusetts. In 1692, doctors and ministers in Salem blamed Satan for a coma-like sickness affecting two village girls. More reported "afflictions" resulted in a trial of some two dozen citizens for witchcraft, largely based on the testimony of pre-teen girls. Proctor, a tavern keeper on nearby farmland, publicly criticized the hysteria and found himself accused. He was among 20 people executed for refusing to confess. Portrayed as 30 years old in The Crucible, he was really about 60. He had 18 children by three wives: Martha (died 1659), Elizabeth Thorndike (died 1672), and Elizabeth Bassett, also accused of witchcraft but spared execution because she was pregnant.* http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/johnproctor.html
When and where is the opening scene of the play set in The Crucible?
Arthur Miller set the opening scene of his play The Crucible in 1692. The scene opens with Reverend Parris praying over his bed-ridden, coma-stricken daughter Betty. Their residence is in Salem, Massachusetts.
Arthur miller .Why has parris called the doctor to his home?
cause shes a noob yo Reverend Parris' daughter Betty was under a "spell" - some sort of coma induced by his slave Tituba's ceremony in the woods. He called the doctor to cure her.
What was the sign that Betty was bewitched in The Crucible?
because she's young
What rhymes with Ilona?
coma, as in a coma.
What is a cheese coma?
When cheese goes into a coma
How do you get into a coma how do you get coma?
baseball bat + face
When was In a Coma created?
In a Coma was created in 1995.
What does COMA stand for?
A barbiturate-induced coma
What is the glowing head of comets called?
It is called a Coma.
Can a coma patient be treated for failure to thrive?
A coma patient can be treated for failure to thrive. Failure to thrive leads to coma or partial coma at times.
What is Christian Coma's real name?
Christian Coma's birth name is Christian Mora. He is also widely known as CC, or CC Coma.
What is the hazy layer that surrounds a comet and nucleus?
The "coma".
