The Crucible Final Review

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What is the significance of John Proctor forgetting the commandment forbidding adultery in Act II?

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It highlights his guilty conscience and internal conflict regarding his affair with Abigail Williams.

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Why did Tituba confess to meeting with the devil?

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She believed it could save her own life amidst the witch trials.

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Who is Goody Putnam and what is her tragic backstory?

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Goody Putnam is a character who buried seven of her unbaptized children, which contributes to her bitterness and accusations during the trials.

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Who does Reverend Parris send for to investigate witchcraft in Salem?

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Reverend Hale, a minister with a reputation for identifying witches.

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What actions do Giles, Francis, and John take to try to free their wives from jail in Act 3?

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They present a letter signed by 91 people, provide evidence against Putnam, and recite the Lord's Prayer, but they do not bring Mary Warren to testify.

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What does the commandment forbidding adultery represent in the context of The Crucible?

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It symbolizes the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by characters, particularly John Proctor.

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How does fear influence the actions of characters in The Crucible?

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Fear drives characters to make false confessions, accuse others, and act against their morals to save themselves.

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What role does reputation play in The Crucible?

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Reputation is crucial; characters like Parris and Proctor are deeply concerned about how they are perceived by others.

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What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor?

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Abigail is Proctor's former lover, and her obsession with him drives much of the conflict in the play.

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What does the term 'McCarthyism' refer to in relation to The Crucible?

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McCarthyism refers to the anti-communist hysteria in the 1950s, paralleling the witch hunts in Salem.