Allegory

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The Crucible Test Review

• Allegory comparing witch hunt to
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• Theme an underlying message that a writer wants
  the reader to understand. It is a perception
  about life or human nature that the writer shares
  with the reader. In most cases, themes are not
  stated directly but must be inferred. Explain
  these themes found in The Crucible.
• Fear Hysteria
• Hypocrisy
• Intolerance
• Obsession with power

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Character-focused Questions

• What drives/motivates Rev Parris to do the things
  he does? What do other characters say about him?
• What is Rev Hales internal conflict? Why does he
  quit the court?
• What motivates Tituba to make accusations?
• Why is Giles Corey arrested and how does he die?
• What motivates Elizabeth to lie about her
  husbands adulterous relationship with Abigail?
  Why doesnt Elizabeth beg John to save himself at
  the end?
• Mary Warren says it was pretense she was
  pretending. How does she fail at proving she was
  pretending? Why does she accuse John?
• How has Elizabeth and Johns relationship changed
  by the end?
• What happens to Abigail in the end? How do you
  know?

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Explain the following quotesWhat is the
character talking about?

• Gov. Danforth No uncorrupted man may fear this
  court, Mr. Hale. None.
• Rev. Hale It is a lie! They are innocent!
• Elizabeth I counted myself so plain, so poorly
  made, no honest love could come to me!
• Abigail Let either of you breathe a wordabout
  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.
• Giles Corey Moreweight!
• Rev. Parris Thirty-one pound is gone. I am
  penniless!
• Mary Warren It were pretense, sir.
• John Proctor Is there no good penitence but it
  be public?...God knows how black my sins are!
• Elizabeth tells John that she kept a cold house

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Act 3 4 Questions

• Act 3 Reading Guide C, D, E, F, G
• Act 3 Reading Check 3, 7
• Act 4 Reading Guide B, D, F, G
• Act 4 Reading Check 1, 5