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Crucible Flashcards

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Mary warren

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Servant of the proctors

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Rebecca nurse

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Respected old women, mother of eleven

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Ann Putnam

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Lost seven babies shortly after birth

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Abigail Williams

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Niece of reverend parris

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Judge danforth

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Deputy governor and judge at witch trials

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Goody good

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Became pregnant at age of 60

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Thomas Putnam

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Would do anything for land

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Giles Corey

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Noticed his wife reading strange books

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Define crucible

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Trial - Giles, proctors, an Hale

Purged, formed through heat - proctors and hale

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What was forbidden?

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No holidays
No books
No dancing
No theatre

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What was valued?

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Only writing was religious writing; valued God and the church

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Reverend parris

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Wanted a better reputation and to keep his pilpit

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Judge Hawthorne

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Purify the town - loce

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Motives for judge danforth

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Get rid of the devil - hatred

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John proctor

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Protect his wife and keep his family togeter

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4 lies or perversions of court

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1) Failure to name names
2) Arrest for investigation of witnesses
3) Use of evidence
4) Guilty until proven innocent

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Why did John Proctor refuse to sign the confession?

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He couldn’t let down his friends. To be an example of honesty for his sons

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Theme?

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Don’t accuse people with no evidence or for selfish reasons

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How does Giles Corey die?

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Rocks are placed on him

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Witch hunt

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To hunt and expel people who are associating themselves with the devil

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4 settings

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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

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How many people were actually executed?

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19 people

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