Crucible Flashcard Act 4

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What happened to Giles Corey in Act 4 of The Crucible?

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Giles was pressed to death during questioning.

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Why is Elizabeth Proctor not hanged in Act 4?

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She is pregnant.

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What are Tituba and Sarah Good doing at the beginning of Act 4?

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They are waiting for the Devil and think they are going to Barbados.

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Who hears John Proctor's jail confession in Act 4?

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Rebecca Nurse.

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What does Reverend Hale want Elizabeth to do in Act 4?

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Convince Proctor to confess.

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What is the significance of Giles Corey's death in the play?

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It highlights the extreme measures taken during the witch trials and the theme of integrity.

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How does Elizabeth's pregnancy affect her fate in Act 4?

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It spares her life as she is not executed due to her condition.

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What does Hale's character represent in Act 4?

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Hale represents the conflict between personal conscience and societal pressure.

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What is the role of confession in Act 4 of The Crucible?

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Confession is portrayed as a means of survival, but it also raises moral questions.

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How does the theme of fear manifest in Act 4?

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Fear drives characters to make irrational decisions and leads to tragic outcomes.