The Crucible by: Arthur Miller

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The Crucibleby Arthur Miller
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Characterization

• Reverend Parris I have many enemies. There
  is a faction that is sworn to drive me from my
  pulpit. (142) I am undoneThey (his
  congregation) will topple me with this! (146)
• What can we determine Reverend Parriss MAIN
  concern is based on his above statements?

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Characterization/Foreshadowing

• Abigail Williams Your name in the town it is
  entirely white, is it not? There be no blush
  about my name. Goody Proctor is a gossiping
  liar! (144)
• What is being implied about Abigails character?

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Characterization

• Mrs. Putnam Id not call it sick the Devils
  touch is heavier than sickHer (Bettys) soul is
  taken, surely. (145)
• What type of character does Mrs. Putnam appear to
  be based on her quick assumptions of witchcraft?
  Are her assumptions justified?

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Tone

• How does Abigails attitude change when the
  adults leave the room and she is left alone with
  Betty, Mercy and Mary Warren?
• Compare/Contrast Mary Warren to the other girls.

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Character Relationships

• Does John Proctor seem to have the same feelings
  for Abigail that she has for him?
• What problems might this cause for Proctor,
  Abigail and each of their families?

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Characterization

• Rebecca Nurse There is prodigious danger in
  seeking loose spirits. Pray John, be calm.
  (152)
• What type of person does Rebecca seem to be based
  on her above statements and ability to soothe
  Betty?

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Characterization

• Giles Corey I have been six time in court this
  year he knew Id break his fingers before hed
  set his name to it. Aye and well win too,
  Putnam this fool and I. (154)
• What makes Giles Corey a unique character? What
  purpose might he have within Act I?

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External Conflict

• What conflict does John Proctor have with
  Reverend Parris?
• What conflict does Mr. Putnam have with the
  Nurses, Proctor and Giles Corey?
• When Rebecca counsels Proctor not to break
  charity with his minister, what does she mean?
  (154)

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Characterization

• Reverend Hale We cannot look to superstitionI
  must tell you all that I shall not proceed unless
  you are prepared to believe me if I should find
  no bruise of Hell upon her. (158)
• What is Reverend Hales purpose in Salem? Based
  on the above statement is he an open-minded
  character?

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Motivation

• What motivates Tituba to confess to witchcraft?
• What do we learn from Reverend Hale about those
  who confess to witchcraft versus those who refuse
  to confess? Does this seem logical?
• What motivates Abigail to confess? How is her
  situation different from Titubas?