The Crucible Act IV Flashcard

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What happened to Giles Corey?

Back

He was pressed to death.

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What does Hale hope to accomplish by returning to Salem in Act IV?

Back

Hale hopes to persuade people to confess so that they will not be hanged.

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Why does Danforth refuse to pardon those set to hang?

Back

He has already executed 12 for the same crime.

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What is the purpose of Elizabeth being brought in?

Back

To get John to confess.

Front

How does Elizabeth help John find peace in his final moments?

Back

She says she is partly to blame for his affair.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How does John Proctor's internal conflict drive the plot in Act IV?

Back

His struggle between honesty and the desire to live creates tension and leads to his ultimate decision.

Front

What role does Reverend Hale play in Act IV?

Back

He acts as a voice of reason, trying to save the condemned and urging for confessions.

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What does Elizabeth's character represent in the play?

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She represents moral integrity and the struggle for forgiveness.

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How does the theme of reputation manifest in Act IV?

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Characters are concerned about their names and how they will be remembered, influencing their decisions.