The Crucible Quotes Flashcards
Quote on hysteria by Mary Warren
“He wake me every night, his eyes were like coals and his fingers claw my neck, and I sign, I sign…”
Quote on reputation/integrity by John Proctor
“I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”
Quote on intolerance by Danforth
“a person is either with this court, or he must be counted against it.”
Quote on ignorance by Danforth
“hang them high over the town!”
Quote one reputation/authority by Parris
“Beware of this man, Your Excellency, this man is mischief.”
Plot Summary
This tragedy is based on a Puritan society where it is believed that there is only good and evil, nothing falls between. After a minister of the town catches a group of young girls dancing in the forest news spreads that they were involved in witchcraft.
