Crucible Flashcards
Mary warren
Servant of the proctors
Rebecca nurse
Respected old women, mother of eleven
Ann Putnam
Lost seven babies shortly after birth
Abigail Williams
Niece of reverend parris
Judge danforth
Deputy governor and judge at witch trials
Goody good
Became pregnant at age of 60
Thomas Putnam
Would do anything for land
Giles Corey
Noticed his wife reading strange books
Define crucible
Trial - Giles, proctors, an Hale
Purged, formed through heat - proctors and hale
What was forbidden?
No holidays
No books
No dancing
No theatre
What was valued?
Only writing was religious writing; valued God and the church
Reverend parris
Wanted a better reputation and to keep his pilpit
Judge Hawthorne
Purify the town - loce
Motives for judge danforth
Get rid of the devil - hatred
John proctor
Protect his wife and keep his family togeter
4 lies or perversions of court
1) Failure to name names
2) Arrest for investigation of witnesses
3) Use of evidence
4) Guilty until proven innocent
Why did John Proctor refuse to sign the confession?
He couldn’t let down his friends. To be an example of honesty for his sons
Theme?
Don’t accuse people with no evidence or for selfish reasons
How does Giles Corey die?
Rocks are placed on him
Witch hunt
To hunt and expel people who are associating themselves with the devil
4 settings
1) Woods or parris’ house - character traits revealed
2) proctors’ house - proctors get involved
3) Courtroom - unjust condemnation
4) Salem Jail - effects of and solution to problem occur
How many people were actually executed?
19 people
