Crucible Act 1/Flashcard 1 22

Front

Who is the witchcraft expert called into Salem to investigate?

Back

Reverend John Hale is the witchcraft expert called into Salem to investigate.

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What were Betty and Abigail doing in the forest when Rev. Parris frightened them?

Back

Betty and Abigail were dancing and conjuring spirits in the forest.

Front

Why did Arthur Miller write the Crucible?

Back

Arthur Miller was inspired to write a drama reflecting mass cultural and political hysteria.

Front

Why did Mrs. Putnam send her daughter to Tituba?

Back

Mrs. Putnam sent her daughter to Tituba to have her conjure the spirits of the seven dead Putnam babies.

Front

What kind of lives did the Puritans live?

Back

The Puritans lived strictly by the words of the Bible.

Front

What is the significance of Reverend John Hale in the Crucible?

Back

Reverend John Hale represents the theme of change and the struggle between reason and hysteria.

Front

What role does fear play in the Crucible?

Back

Fear drives the characters to make irrational decisions and fuels the witch trials.

Front

How does Arthur Miller portray the theme of reputation in the Crucible?

Back

Miller shows that reputation is crucial in Salem, leading characters to protect their names at all costs.

Front

What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor?

Back

Abigail Williams had an affair with John Proctor, which complicates the events of the play.

Front

What does the forest symbolize in the Crucible?

Back

The forest symbolizes the unknown, chaos, and the potential for evil.