Setting Flashcards
What does the Devil’s touch represent?
It represents death, heavier than sickness.
What is the setting described at the start of the play?
A small upper bedroom with a narrow window letting in morning sunlight.
What is Reverend Parris doing at the beginning of the play?
He is kneeling beside the bed, evidently in prayer.
What does Abigail say about her feelings for Betty?
I would never hurt Betty. I love her dearly.
What action does Parris take towards Betty?
He keeps slightly slapping Betty’s face while she moans and tries to get up.
What does Abigail claim about her reputation in the village?
My name is good in the village! I will not have it said my name is soiled!
What does Thomas Putnam feel about his family’s honor?
He feels that his name and family honor have been smirched by the village.
What does Elizabeth say about the rabbit?
She found it sitting in the corner like it came to visit.
What does Proctor say about vengeance in Salem?
I’ll tell you what’s walking Salem—vengeance is walking Salem.
What does Proctor express about visitors after dark?
We are not used to visitors after dark, but you’re welcome here.
What does Proctor say about his relationship with Elizabeth?
I have gone tiptoe in this house all seven months since she is gone.
What does Proctor say about the beauty of Massachusetts in spring?
I never see such a load of flowers on the earth. Lilacs have a purple smell.
What evidence does Giles Corey claim to have?
I have evidence for the court!
What does Hale say about the court’s judges?
They’ve sent four judges out of Boston, weighty magistrates of the General Court.
What does Mary Warren declare about her status?
I must go to Salem, Goody Proctor; I am an official of the court!
What does Proctor accuse Danforth of?
A fire, a fire is burning! I hear the boot of Lucifer!
What does Abigail yell about in court?
Why do you come, yellow bird?
What does Cheever say to Giles while arresting Elizabeth?
I’d as lief you’d not be sending me to Hell.
What does Danforth ask Giles?
Do you wish me to declare the court in full session here?
What does Hale declare about the court?
I denounce these proceedings, I quit this court!
What does Hale describe about Salem’s situation?
There are orphans wandering from house to house; abandoned cattle bellow on the highroads.
What does Parris say about a dagger?
Tonight, when I open my door to leave my house—a dagger clattered to the ground.
What does Proctor say about his name?
Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life.
What does Parris express about his daughter and niece?
That my daughter and my niece I discovered dancing like heathen in the forest?
What does Parris say he saw in the forest?
A dress. And I thought I saw someone naked running through the trees.
What does Parris demand to know from Abigail?
If you trafficked with spirits in the forest I must know it now.
What does Betty accuse Abigail of?
You drank a charm to kill John Proctor’s wife!
What does Parris say about Andover?
Andover have thrown out the court, they say, and will have no part of witchcraft.
What does Hale say about his need in Andover?
Thank God they have no need of me in Andover.
What does Abigail say about singing?
She always sings her Barbados songs and we dance.
What does Tituba say about the Devil?
We going to Barbados soon the Devil gits here with the feathers and wings.
What does Abigail refuse to do?
Let them send to Barbados for that. I will not black my face for any of them!
