the crucible act 2 Flashcards
At the beginning of this act, John Proctor says, “it is winter in here yet.” Why is this pertinent to what is going on?
John is referring to the coldness and tension in his relationship with Elizabeth
Why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem?
She went to Salem because she is now part of the court.
What did Abigail Williams reveal to John Proctor? Elizabeth reminds him of this.
Abigail told John’ the girl’s sickness had nothing to do with witchcraft; Elizabeth reminded him of this.
Why hasn’t John told the court what he knows? What does Elizabeth attribute his not telling to?
he fears nobody will believe him; Elizabeth thinks it’s because of his lingering feelings for Abigail.
What lie did John Proctor tell to Elizabeth which makes her more suspicious of him?
He didn’t tell Elizabeth he was alone with Abigail, making her more suspicious.
What news does Mary Warren reveal to John and Elizabeth about the trials?
Elizabeth has been mentioned in the court as a possible witch.
What does Mary Warren mean when she says, “I saved her life today!”?
Mary says this because she defended Elizabeth against accusations in court.
How does Mary Warren behave towards her employers?
She is defiant and cold, feeling empowered by her role in the court.
What does Elizabeth realize when she finds out that she has been accused?
Abigail wants her dead so she can be with john.
What does Elizabeth ask John to do?
she asks john to go to abigail and make it clear that there’s no hope for them
Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctors?
He comes to question the Proctors about their Christian faith.
How does John Proctor respond to questions about why he has not been to church?
He says Elizabeth was sick, so he couldn’t attend church.
What does Reverend Hale ask Proctor to do?
Hale asks Proctor to recite the Ten Commandments.
Discuss the meaning of “Adultery, John.” (pg 67)
Ironically, John forgets the commandment about adultery, which he committed.
What information does John Proctor reveal to Reverend Hale?
He tells Hale that Abigail admitted the witchcraft accusations are false.
