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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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What secret does John Proctor reveal to prove the girls are lying in The Crucible?
Reveals the affair with Abby
Abigail is seeking vengeance
What led to the accusations of Sarah Good Sarah Osbourne and Tituba?
I have no idea about Sarah good.I do no about Sarah Prince.She was stressed out cause her servant was abusive and wanted the land that her boys had.She became emotionally deranged and was being weird and unusual. Two teenage girls swore she was a witch and possessed by the devil then that"s why then the trials came
In The Crucible what is Abigails relationship to Parris?
Abigail is Parris's niece. Parris is the new reverend in the chuch, but no one really likes him because he wants to change to much. Proctor really hates him for this reason, which is why he stopped going to church.
Why does elizabeth proctor lie about john and abigails relationship?
because she does not wish to ruin her husbands name, she did not know prior to coming in the court that john had said she does not tell a lie. so she lied in his name.. it could also be because if she said yes they could have tried him so really she was confused and did not know what consequences would be taken if she said he did committ lechery...
Did Elizabeth proctor have any hardships?
yes because she was in jail husband was hung and pregnant in jail.
What is reverend Hale's personality in act 1?
Reverend Hale, in act 1, seems to be slightly conceited. He says that his books are, 'weighted with authority.' He also considers himself to be as knowledgeable and intelligent as doctors and other high ranked citizens.
However, he is just taking pride in his job. He thinks he witch hunts for a good cause and to help the people of Beverly and Salem, therefore showing his pride in his work.
"The little crazy children"
Why does john proctor not like reverend parris?
Proctor thinks that Parris talks too much about financial problems rather than religeos problems.
Proctor wont let Parris baptise his third boy becasue he thinks Parris is corrupt
What does this quote mean she has a arrow in you yet john proctor and you know it well?
it means that there is an arrow in john proctor
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.
What two choices does John Proctor have at the end of Act II of the Crucible by Arthur Miller?
Proctor is given the options of either confessing to witchcraft or death.
What religion was use during The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
The Crucible was set in Salem, Massachusetts during the late 1600s. Considering the time period and location, though I don't think it ever officially states it, the religion active during the play would most likely be Puritanism.
Who does Mary Warren ally herself with at the end of Act III of The Crucible?
She allies herself with Abigail and the other girls, even though she knows that it goes against the truth, because she is more afraid of not belonging than of lying.
When and how did Betty Parris die?
I only know when she died. It was on March 21st, 1760. she was born on November 28th, 1682. She lived to be 78 I think
A crucible is used for heating, melting or calcination of materials.
Why does rebecca nurse want to send reverend hale away?
Rebecca Nurse wants to send Reverend Hale away because she believes that the witchcraft accusations in Salem are baseless and that his presence may escalate the hysteria rather than quell it. She understands that his intentions are good, but she fears that his efforts to root out witchcraft could lead to more harm than good. Rebecca is a voice of reason, advocating for calm and rationality amidst the chaos of the trials.
According the john proctor what is walking Salem and writing the law in the community?
To put vengeance to those students who don't want to read books about their homework like me.
What does the court accept evidence that someone is a witch in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
oki well in the crucible there were a few witness of the girls dancing in the forest which led to suspension. then the villagers were questioning the girls until someone confessed which was Tituba. just like any investigation they wanted to get the whole story so they questioned more people. the evidence was a poppet (little doll) that Mary warren had an left at Elizabeth's house. but that was really the only evidence besides lies the girls told.
Why does the court desire Elizabeth Proctor in Act 4?
In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
How is the theme of love in The Crucible?
One theme is through jealousy inwhich Abigail williams is in love with john proctor and is willing to kill his wife by accusing her of being "Bewitched" so this way Abigail can take her spot as John Proctors Wife.
another theme of love in the crucible is John Proctor's love for Elizabeth even though he was unfaithful to her in the past but he cleary makes it up to her by looking past his reputation and telling the court of his affair and trying to avoid Abigail to please his wife Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Proctor also shows clear devotion to John by being able to lie in the court when asked if John Proctor has ever been in bed with Abigail inwhich she lies so he may have his reputation clear and to keep him from being another victim of the court.
How is Betty Parris central to the theme of The Crucible?
She is the first character to show symptoms of having been "bewitched."
