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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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Mr. Parris is greedy because he is more concerned with his reputation and authority than the positive feelings of his daughter and niece.
Reverend Parris is a selfish, greedy man throughout the play. He is initially more concerned with his reputation than the well-being of his daughter and his niece. He is also obsessed with his authority and status throughout the community.
Why wont John proctor sign his name to the confession?
There is no answer to your really werid question....
Why is john proctor angry at Mary warren for going to court?
John Proctor is angry at Mary Warren for going to court because he forbid her not to. He believed that the trials were wrong and since she was his servant, he didn't want her to be a part of it.
Later though, after Elizabeth was accused he made Mary go back to court and tell them that Abigail and the other girls were faking.
Quote: "Be you foolish Mary Warren? Be you deaf? I forbid you leave the house, did I not? Why shall I pay you? I am looking for you more often than my cows!"
Giles Corey was married to Martha Corey but in what year
What is the relationship between Abigail and John Proctor?
Abigail Williams and John Proctor had an affair when Abigail was still working at John's place. Afterwards, Elizabeth found out and decided to fired Abigale and left her to not be allowed to be hired ever again.
Why is Mary warren so spirited?
Mary WArren is so spirited because she is now an official of the court. She must attend to the court trials everyday, this makes her very proud and happy.
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What does Elizabeth do to protect John Proctors name in the book The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
She lies about his affair with Abigiai
What does john proctor lose if he confesses?
He loses his integrety: if he swears to what is a lie, he loses his honesty.
How would you describe Abigail Williams most important traits?
Manupulative, That's her most important character trait in the story, as it drives the entire plot.
What does reverend hale ask john proctor to do by the book the crucible by arthur miller?
First he has him recite his commandments and he forgets adultery; then Reverend Hale wants John to confess because he believes that dying is a worse sin than lying.
Why does Giles Corey refuse to answer the charges?
If Giles pleads guilty, he will be granted spiritual reconcilliation; and be hanged.
If he pleads innocent, he will be found guilty and will be hanged while his soul is condemned to an eternity in hell.
Both scenarios would result in the crown stripping him of his land and assets leaving his sons and wife starving and penniless.
By remaining silent, the courts can neither confirm or deny his innocence; and as a result cannot take away his property.
By enduring torture in silence, Giles ensured his families longevity by sacrificing his life.
How does reverend hale test john proctor?
He asks him to recite the ten commandments...but he cannot complete all of them and elizabeth, his wife, needs to assist him. DUMB A$$!
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If John proctor had not had an affair with Abigail then?
if John Proctor had not had an affair with Abigail, then...
