The Crucible Acts 1-4

Front

What does Mr. Hale advise the condemned 'witches' to do at the end of the play?

Back

Mr. Hale advises them to 'lie' or confess to save themselves.

Front

What do Hale and Danforth want from Elizabeth at the end of Act 4?

Back

They want her to convince John Proctor to confess.

Front

What does Rev. Hale mean when he says, 'there is blood on my head'?

Back

He means he has contributed to the deaths of all these people.

Front

What happened to Giles Corey?

Back

He was pressed to death for refusing to give the court names.

Front

How do the proposed hangings of Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor differ from past executions?

Back

They are respectable people, not drunks, outcasts, etc.

Front

What is the significance of confession in 'The Crucible'?

Back

Confession is portrayed as a means of survival in a corrupt system.

Front

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

Back

Fear leads to irrational decisions and the persecution of innocent people.

Front

What role does reputation play in 'The Crucible'?

Back

Reputation drives characters to protect their names at any cost, often leading to tragic outcomes.

Front

What is the theme of hysteria in 'The Crucible'?

Back

Hysteria causes the community to turn against each other, leading to chaos and injustice.

Front

How does Arthur Miller use irony in 'The Crucible'?

Back

Miller uses irony to highlight the contradictions between the characters' beliefs and their actions.