The CrucibleThe Crucibleby: Arthur Millerby: Arthur Miller

CharacterizationCharacterization

Reverend ParrisReverend Parris – “I have many – “I have many enemies.” “There is a faction that is enemies.” “There is a faction that is sworn to drive me from my pulpit.” sworn to drive me from my pulpit.” (142) “I am undone…They (his (142) “I am undone…They (his congregation) will topple me with congregation) will topple me with this!” (146)this!” (146)

What can we determine Reverend What can we determine Reverend Parris’s MAIN concern is based on Parris’s MAIN concern is based on his above statements?his above statements?

Characterization/ForeshadowingCharacterization/Foreshadowing

Abigail WilliamsAbigail Williams – “Your name in the – “Your name in the town – it is entirely white, is it not?” town – it is entirely white, is it not?” “There be no blush about my name.” “There be no blush about my name.” “Goody Proctor is a gossiping liar!” “Goody Proctor is a gossiping liar!” (144)(144)

What is being implied about Abigail’s What is being implied about Abigail’s character?character?

CharacterizationCharacterization

Mrs. PutnamMrs. Putnam – “I’d not call it sick; the – “I’d not call it sick; the Devil’s touch is heavier than sick…Devil’s touch is heavier than sick…Her (Betty’s) soul is taken, surely.” Her (Betty’s) soul is taken, surely.” (145)(145)

What type of character does Mrs. What type of character does Mrs. Putnam appear to be based on her Putnam appear to be based on her quick assumptions of witchcraft? Are quick assumptions of witchcraft? Are her assumptions justified?her assumptions justified?

ToneTone

How does Abigail’s attitude change How does Abigail’s attitude change when the adults leave the room and when the adults leave the room and she is left alone with Betty, Mercy she is left alone with Betty, Mercy and Mary Warren?and Mary Warren?

Compare/Contrast Mary Warren to Compare/Contrast Mary Warren to the other girls.the other girls.

Character RelationshipsCharacter Relationships

Does John Proctor seem to have the Does John Proctor seem to have the same feelings for Abigail that she has same feelings for Abigail that she has for him?for him?

What problems might this cause for What problems might this cause for Proctor, Abigail and each of their Proctor, Abigail and each of their families?families?

CharacterizationCharacterization

Rebecca NurseRebecca Nurse – “There is prodigious – “There is prodigious danger in seeking loose spirits.” danger in seeking loose spirits.” “Pray John, be calm.” (152)“Pray John, be calm.” (152)

What type of person does Rebecca What type of person does Rebecca seem to be based on her above seem to be based on her above statements and ability to soothe statements and ability to soothe Betty?Betty?

CharacterizationCharacterization

Giles CoreyGiles Corey – “I have been six time in – “I have been six time in court this year” “…he knew I’d break court this year” “…he knew I’d break his fingers before he’d set his name his fingers before he’d set his name to it.” “Aye – and we’ll win too, to it.” “Aye – and we’ll win too, Putnam – this fool and I.” (154)Putnam – this fool and I.” (154)

What makes Giles Corey a unique What makes Giles Corey a unique character? What purpose might he character? What purpose might he have within Act I?have within Act I?

External ConflictExternal Conflict

What conflict does John Proctor have What conflict does John Proctor have with Reverend Parris?with Reverend Parris?

What conflict does Mr. Putnam have What conflict does Mr. Putnam have with the Nurses, Proctor and Giles with the Nurses, Proctor and Giles Corey?Corey?

When Rebecca counsels Proctor not to When Rebecca counsels Proctor not to “break charity” with his minister, what “break charity” with his minister, what does she mean? (154)does she mean? (154)

CharacterizationCharacterization

Reverend HaleReverend Hale – “We cannot look to – “We cannot look to superstition…I must tell you all that I superstition…I must tell you all that I shall not proceed unless you are shall not proceed unless you are prepared to believe me if I should find prepared to believe me if I should find nono bruise of Hell upon her.” (158) bruise of Hell upon her.” (158)

What is Reverend Hale’s purpose in What is Reverend Hale’s purpose in Salem? Based on the above statement Salem? Based on the above statement is he an open-minded character?is he an open-minded character?

MotivationMotivation What motivates Tituba to confess to What motivates Tituba to confess to

witchcraft?witchcraft?

What do we learn from Reverend Hale What do we learn from Reverend Hale about those who confess to witchcraft about those who confess to witchcraft versus those who refuse to confess? Does versus those who refuse to confess? Does this seem logical?this seem logical?

What motivates Abigail to confess? How is What motivates Abigail to confess? How is her situation different from Tituba’s?her situation different from Tituba’s?