The Crucible Quotes - Influencing the Emotions of Others Flashcards
“all worry and apprehension and propriety.” P18
scared, timid and acts as she is expected for the sake of her uncle.
contrast of Abigail (act 1) - manipulative manner, the extent to which she can affect people.
“Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you. And you know I can do it… I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down!” P26
desperate to protect her reputation and standing in Salem.
powerful, controlling character
contrast - ruthlessness and lack of remorse.
“she’ll kill me for saying that… I cannot they’ll turn on me” P74
shows the control Abigail Williams has over MW
AW literally does threaten the lives of anyone who opposes her (act 1)
MW physically petrified by AW - knows her capabilities = murder.
“[she and all the girls run to one wall, shielding their eyes. And now, as though cornered, they let out a gigantic scream, and Mary as though infected, opens her mouth and screams with them.]” P103
MW - scared and confused, trying to do the right thing -making the situation worse.
AW manipulates court - Judge Danforth instantly believes her over JP.
Don’t touch me - don’t touch me! [at which the girls halt at the door.]… You’re the Devil’s Man!” P104
The vicious cycle of forced confession gets Mary to turn against Proctor.
MW unable to deal with any pressure - switches sides
“[they all watch, as Abigail, out of her infinite charity, reaches out and draws the sobbing Mary to her]” P104
slightly ironic - Abigail manipulated MW into that decision in the first place - not actually out of kindness
MW submissive nature - an excellent opening for Abigail to exploit.
act 3 - how good a manipulator AW is.
changes the entire course of the witch trials through her actions and control over others around her.
“These people have great weight yet in the town .” P111 and “Because it is my name … Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them of hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” P124
JP’s emotions run high - number of reasons.
emotions - highlights the power of the decision he has to make because of the position he has been put in by Abigail and her manipulation of Mary Warren in act three.
refuses to make a false confession - reputation, integrity.
AW - worst outcome possible - wanted Elizabeth out of the way to be with John (her one weakness) - sole reason for his death.
Abigail’s actions and influence - drastic consequences leading to not just the suffering of others but also her own suffering.
