Act 1 Flashcards
JP point
In Act 1, Miller’s commentary introduced Proctor and his weaknesses are revealed
CONFLICT point
In Act 1, we are introduced to the conflict between proctor and Abigail and the tension between them is clear.
“he has a sharp and biting way with hypocrites”
strong morals and assertive nature
ironic as he sees himself as a hypocrite when he cheated on his wife with Abigail
disregarded his own morals but still preaches them
never forgive himself
“sinner” and a “kind of fraud”
characterisation continued
own harshest critic
always hold himself accountable for his previous lust
internal struggle as tragic hero evident
“You are no wintry man. I know you, John. I know you.”
abigail wants to provoke their affair
her love is evident
repetition implies she is aware of his emotions
demonstrates desperation and begging
criticism of wife to be icy = shows shes more manipulative than innocent
contrasts her fiery personality
stop at nothing to win P back
CONFLICT point 2
after this heated debate, the turning point in the conflict is made clear as P rejects A setting off a series of events that culminate in her wanting retribution
“Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before i’ll ever reach for you again”
graphic picture shows P’s harsh and seemingly heartless rejection
A give her everything
P passionate about breaking up but A will turn it into something much darker that will have disastrous effects
JP refer to question ideas
highlighting his extreme guilt
complicated personality revealed before the audience meet him
weaknesses shown to be a problem in the opening
CONFLICT refer to question ideas
audience wonders what this cunning personality will lead her to do
