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The Crucible (play)

The Crucible is a 1952 play written by Arthur Miller in response to Congress' actions towards accused communists. In his play, he compares the hunt for communists to the famed Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Despite the connection, the Crucible cannot be considered a factual depiction of the witch trials

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Why is thomas putnam such a bitter man?

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Their lives was spent devoted to a religion that betrayed them; however in the end they showed they were still faithful to it. So, it would seem that the life that was devoted to the religion was a well spent one. In the end the worthiness of life lie in the eye of the beholder, not the observer. A mind in finite.

Why reverend hale come to Salem?

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he trained in medicine

How do the events in this act affect readers perception of the situation in which proctor and the others find themselves cite specific details?

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How do the events in this act affect readers perception of the situation in which proctor and the others find themselves cite specific details?

In what condition is Ruth Putnam from The Crucible?

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She won't eat, and walks around all day like a zombie; lifeless

What explanation does Cheever give for Parris's mad look?

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Cheever says that Parris has been arguing with the local farmers who are upset that the cows belonging to people in jail are wandering the area since there is no one to care for them.

Who is Betty Bamalam?

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"Black Betty Bamalam" is a fictitious character in one of Walter Mosley's books. Walter Mosley is 52 years old and was born in L.A., Cal. He is the son of an African-American father and a Jewish mother. His books have been published in more than 20 languages. His mystery series such as "Black Betty" is about a private investigator. Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins who is Afrian-American. He is tough and powerful, yet caring and gentle. Most of the books in the series have names of colors in their titles. Walter Mosley has won many awards. These include an O'Henry Award and an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. The award honors works that increase the understanding of racism or the value of different cultures. This year the Robert Redford Sundance Institute honored Walter Mosley with a "Risktaker Award." The "Black Betty" story is about Easy Rawlins, the detective and his real estate empire is deeply in debt, so he must accept an offer to track down a femme fatale known as "Black Betty". From Texas to Beverly Hills, Betty left a trail of chaos and mayhem in her wake.

Tituba short biography?

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She is manipulative, vengeful selfish/greedy and a very good liar. Abigail only cares about herself and is absent minded. Her lust for John Proctor is what causes the arrest of his wife Elizabeth and the whole subject of witchcraft really starts with her because she encouraged this with the help of the other girls (Mary Warren, Mercy Lewis and Susanna Walcott)

In what condition is Betty in from The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

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Betty Parris only pretends to be ill in the first act of the play, 'The Crucible'. She does so after her father Rev. Samuel Parris finds her and a cousin, Abigail dancing in the forest, along with Tituba, a slave. With her feigned illness cries of witchcraft evolve in the town, causing innocent people to be put to death.

What is Hale's mission in Act IV of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

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hale's mission is to get the prisoneers to confess to witchcraft so they can live , he wants to put a stop to the hangings .

What is the proof that betty parris is a witch?

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In "The Crucible," Abigail claims that Elizabeth Proctor has a doll which she used to stick pins in to cause her pain. She claims the doll has a needle in its stomach in the exact location that a needle appeared in her own stomach. In truth, Mary Warren gave Elizabeth the doll and Abigail stuck a pin in her own stomach, all to set up Elizabeth.

What happened to giles Corey in the Salem witch trials?

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Arthur Miller's play The Crucible is centered around the mass hysteria created by accusations of witchcraft in the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. These accusations can be blamed on Abigail Williams' affair with John Proctor, the secret grudges that neighbors hold against each other, and the physical and economic differences between the citizens of Salem Village. Because suspicions were at an all-time high, petty accusations were made out to be witchcraft, and bad business deals were blamed on witchery. Among the grudges that help spur the resentment and hostility in the village is one between Giles Corey and Thomas Putnam, who argue about a plot of land and its ownership. Once the accusations begin, everyone has a reason to accuse someone else of witchcraft. When Putnam's daughter accuses George Jacobs of witchery, Corey quickly notices a motive and claims that Putnam only wants Jacobs' land. Additionally, even the slightest offhand remark can result in the suspicion of one working with the devil. In another example of hasty accusations, Giles Corey casually mentions that when his wife is reading, he is unable to say his prayers. However, Reverend Hale takes Giles' claims the wrong way and Martha Corey is quickly arrested and convicted for witchcraft. In Arthur Miller's haunting play The Crucible, Giles Corey often announces his feelings without considering the consequences, but redeems himself by refusing to allow the defamation of one of his friends while keeping his property and dignity intact.

Giles Corey is an outspoken member of Salem Village, which can sometimes get himself and others into trouble. Giles, one could say, is infamous in the town for causing disputes and attempting to settle those disputes in court. In one instance, Giles is embedded in an argument with Thomas Putnam about land that he believes rightfully belongs to John Proctor.

Who lost 7 children in the book crucible?

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Mrs. Putnam lost 7 children. She believed that witch craft was the cause of their death

What quote shows Elizabeth proctor's courage in the crucible?

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"Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!"(143).

What was tituba?

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Tituba is the name of the slave from "The Crucible"

What kind of government does Salem have in The Crucible?

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They were a Theocracy. In other words they lived ruled by the church.

What does Sarah good do to save herself from hanging?

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To save herself from the hanging, Sarah Good admits to the charges against her.

In the book the crucible in act 4 why did proctor decide to confess?

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he confesses to having an affair with Abigail because he is trying to get his wife, Elizabeth or goody proctor out of prison. by telling the truth about his affair with Abigail it shows that Abigail is making false accusations about Elizabeth harming her as she just wants to hurt her lovers wife because john ultimately chose Elizabeth over Abigail. however in telling the truth about this he needs his wife to do the same. Elizabeth does not know that john has confessed so she lies to save his good name and pride, in doing so she damns them both.

What is wrong with betty parris?

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Betty is Reverend Parris's daughter. She is unconcious because she fainted when she was dancing with Abigail and Tituba and he came upon them. She is not moving and many believe she has been taken by the Devil. Her father, Reverend Parris, prays over her.

Why does Abigail accuses Goody Good and Goody Osburn of witchcraft?

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It wasn't Abigail that accused them of witchcraft. It was Tituba.

She accused Goody Goody and Goody Osburn of witchcraft because she's getting pressured of what they were asking her so she told them what they wanted to hear and Mrs. Putnam said that she was sure that someone was killing her babies so Tituba mentioned Goody Good and Goody Osburn because they became a midwife to Mrs. Putnam three times already.