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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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Did Elizabeth Proctor tell the truth when she testified?
no because she knew prior that john had committed adultery.
when asked if to her knowledge had john committed lechery she said no.
On what charges was rebecca nurse arrested the crucible?
Rebecca is charged with the supernatural murders of Mrs. Putnam's babies.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a play based on the actual events that, in 1692, led to the Salem Witch Trials, a series of hearings before local magistrates to prosecute over 150 people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusettes between February 1692 and May 1693.
What can john proctor not remember?
Ironically he forgets the commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery", the only one he has broken.
Why is Betty likely to be in a trancelike state in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
No one is really sure at this point in act one, but everyone thinks it's because she's "bewitched." In the story they never give you a sure fire answer like; Betty is in this trans because for whatever reason so its because she is said to be "bewitched"
What does john proctor do in desperate attempt to foil Abigail?
He tells the court about his affair with her.
P.S I did the quiz on sparknotes too. :D
How is it ironic that John Proctor confesses about his affair with Abigail?
In short, during the Puritan times, it was forbidden for people to commit adultery. When John Proctor says that he "has known her," he sacrifices his innocence to prove that Abigail is causing this hysteria over a love affair.
They were with Tituba, attempting witchcraft, to get men to fall in love with them. One of the girls had stripped naked and was dancing around the fire, which caused the biggest upset.
When Reverend Hale visits what things seem to go against John and Elizabeth?
their last son hasn't been baptised
What happened to Elizabeth Proctor?
Elizabeth Proctor, who along with many others, was accused of witchcraft by the girls whose hysterical mania brought about the Salem Witch trials. Although she and her husband, John, obtained the signatures of outstanding members of the community attesting to their character, Elizabeth was convicted and sentenced to execution. For some reason, the order was never carried. She gave birth to a child while in prison, but nothing is known about the rest of her life.
Did John Proctor made the right decision in choosing to die rather than signing a false confession?
yes john proctor did make the right decision because if he sign his name away he would be lieing say he committed witch craft in he wanted to die with a good soul believing in his self.
What does reverend parris accuse john of?
Reverend Parris and John are fictional characters in the book, The Crucible. Reverend Parris accused John of leading the factions to be against him.
What do the children do as soon as they identify Sarah good as their tormentor?
The world may never know.
Giles Corey was one of the six men executed during the Salem Witch trials 18th September 1692
