The Crucible Act IV

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Lesson learned by Elizabeth Proctor during imprisonment

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Do not judge human frailty too harshly.

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Personal honor and self-worth

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John Proctor tears up the confession

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John's declaration: "I want my life!"

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Confessing to return home to family.

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Gibbet

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Gallows

Front

Definition: Mouth wide open, showing surprise or shock

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Agape

Front

Unwilling or unable to believe

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Incredulous

Front

Realism can be interpreted literally and symbolically

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False

Front

Act I, line 273: "There is either obedience or the church will burn like Hell is burning."

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Biblical Allusions

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Symbolic meaning in literature

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Same characters/events as stand-ins for a second, abstract story.

Front

Sibilance

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A hissing quality of sound