Modern Tragedy

Question 1

John Proctor’s noble traits = tragic form

Answer 1

“Powerful of body, even tempered and not easily led” (Act 1) = tragic form

Question 2

John Proctor arguing with his wife about his honesty = tragic form

Answer 2

“Because it speaks deceit, and I am honest!” (Act 2) = tragic form

Question 3

Tight skinned Hale = tragic form

Answer 3

“Mr. Hale is nearing forty, a tight-skinned, eager-eyed intel-lectual. This is a beloved errand for him;” (Act 1, author’s note) = tragic form

Question 4

Hale’s sarcasm line = tragic form

Answer 4

‘His sarcasm collapses. There is blood on my head! Can you not see the blood on my head!!” (Act 4) = tragic form + repetition

Question 5

Hale is a philosopher

Answer 5

“He feels himself allied with the best minds of Europe - kings, philosophers, scientists, and ecclesiasts of all churches.” (Act 1) = tragic form