Resistance Flashcards
What does Abigail express a desire for in Act 1?
Abigail wants to open herself to the light of God and the love of Jesus, contrasting her past actions with the Devil.
Example: “I danced for the Devil; I saw him, I wrote in his book; I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand.”
What does Putnam urge in Act 1?
Putnam encourages others to take charge of their own declarations without waiting for others.
Example: “You are not undone! Let you take hold here. Wait for no one to charge you – declare it yourself.”
What does Proctor convey about human nature in Act 2?
Proctor reflects on the unchanged nature of humanity, despite feeling exposed.
Example: “Peace. It is a providence, and no great change; we are only what we always were, but naked now…”
What realization does Proctor come to in Act 2?
Proctor acknowledges the grip of his past error on his spirit and his inability to escape it.
Example: “I see now your spirit twists around the single error of my life, and I will never tear it free!”
What does Proctor confess in Act 3?
Proctor admits to his lust and the consequences it has brought upon his life, recognizing God’s omnipresence.
Example: “A man may think God sleeps, but God sees everything, I know it now.”
What does Proctor insist on in Act 4?
Proctor insists on the distinction between what others say and what he personally signs, emphasizing his sanity.
Example: “No, it is not the same! What others say and what I sign to is not the same!”
What declaration does Proctor make about his identity in Act 4?
Proctor asserts his individuality and refuses to be used by others, distinguishing himself from others like Sarah Good or Tituba.
Example: “You will not use me! I am no Sarah Good or Tituba, I am John Proctor!”
What does Proctor vow regarding Abigail in Act 4?
Proctor expresses his determination to never reach for Abigail again, despite any lingering feelings.
Example: “But I’ll cut off my hand before I ever reach for you again.”
What does Elizabeth describe about Proctor’s death in Act 4?
Elizabeth recounts the heavy stones placed on Proctor’s chest until he chose to plead, highlighting his final words.
Example: “Great stones they lay upon his chest until he plead aye or nay. They say he give them but two words. ‘More weight,’ he says. And died.”
