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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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She is a main character from the very famous play The Crucible.
She is the main instigator and orchestrator of the historic "Witch Hunts" in Salem, Mass.
What does Mary warren confess in court?
That she was pretending all along and nobody really ever bewitched her, but she revoked her confession towards the end of the act when she was scared that she would hang.
Did Abigail Williams and mercy Lewis leave town?
Yes she stole Parris's money and fled the town with Mercy
What is the relationship between Danforth and Proctor?
Danforth and Proctor have a contentious relationship in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." Danforth, as the Deputy Governor and a key figure in the Salem witch trials, represents the oppressive authority and the rigidity of the law, while Proctor, a local farmer, challenges the moral corruption and injustice of the court. Their interactions reflect the struggle between integrity and hypocrisy, with Proctor ultimately seeking to expose the truth, even at great personal risk, while Danforth prioritizes the preservation of his power and reputation. This conflict highlights the broader themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of unchecked authority.
What is Betty Parris the first to do?
Elizabeth (Betty) Parris was nine years old when the witchcraft epidemic broke out in Salem, and she actively participated in its beginning.
Why is Reverend Parris dissatisfied with his job in Salem?
It was apparently a hard job. In the first fifteen years Salem Village had a church, they had had three ministers before Parris showed up in 1688. None of the previous had left on good terms or with all their money. That's not a good thing. There wasn't a real sense of community in Salem Village because of the separation between homes in the farming community, so the people had a habit of not getting along and turning to the reverend to help them. He either was a bad mediator or the Salem Villagers didn't want to make peace. He did some relatively stupid things, like asking for title to his rectory (which was owned by the town, like the church) and buying gold candlesticks for the church. Such actions were frowned upon. There were some issues about paying Parris and giving him his firewood.
Summary: The Salemites were a difficult bunch to deal with and Parris was sort of naive and bad with people.
Why does Abigail Williams accuse people at the end of act 1?
because she didnt want to get into trouble and she wants to evade responsibility for Betty Parris.
What was Abigail Williams most famous for?
Abigail Williams is most famous for being one of the people that accused people of being witches in Salem. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 lead to the arrest of 150 innocent people. Abigail Williams is knows for being the first person to accuse someone of witchcraft.
a metaphor
What is learned of the action antecedent to this part of the play through Mary Warren?
Mary Warren totally copy writes and cheats on her homework just like you! Don't be stupid, just act like you have a brain that works...
Why was Ann putnam accused of witchcraft?
Ann Putnam was accused of witchcraft primarily due to her involvement in the Salem witch trials, where social tensions and personal vendettas fueled accusations against various individuals. She was one of the young girls in Salem who claimed to be afflicted by witchcraft, which led to hysteria and mass accusations. Additionally, her family had longstanding grievances with some of the accused, making her motivations suspect. Ultimately, her accusations contributed to the broader climate of fear and paranoia during this tumultuous period.
What is the source of the conflict between Parris and Proctor in the crucible?
Parris is a greedy and selfish minister which angers Proctor. He wants gold candlesticks (symbol of his greed) and the deed to his home which illustrates his desire to have importance and wealth in the Salem town. Also Proctor dislikes him because of the topics he discusses in church (mortgages, deeds, hell) and this causes Parris to believe Proctor is creating a party against him within the Church.
Why is parris afraid to hang people like john proctor and rebecca nurse?
he was afraid to hang them because they were good people who never did anything wrong and they were known to help everyone in need.
Why won't john proctor sign his name?
John Proctor will not sign his name on the confessional because he wants to keep his name sacred. When he shouts "It is my name!" proves his desires to keep his only name to himself.
What makes Danforth statement about the pure in heart an example of verbal irony from The Crucible?
This statement is an example of verbal (dramatic) irony as it is clearly incorrect from our perspective as an audience.
Miller was forming a comparison between Mcarthyist America and the Salem witch hunts and thusly implying that the notion of nothing to hide, nothing to fear was simply a tool utilised by autocratic regimes to increase their influence
How old was John Proctor in the play?
I believe he was around 40 years old in the play, though in real life he was about age 60.
Who accused Rebecca Nurse in the Salem Witch trials?
Mrs. Putnum did
Look up Rebecca Nurse's character profile.
Why did Reverend Hale leave Salem?
He left Salem because he thought that it was possible many of the people he sentenced to hang were indeed innocent, and didn't want to take part of a court of lies.
they are concerned about him and his daughter
