The Crucible Act IV

Front

What do Danforth and Parris plan to do with Proctor's confession?

Back

Post it on the door of the church.

Front

Who says this? 'John, it comes naught that I should forgive you, if you'll not forgive yourself.'

Back

Elizabeth

Front

What is The Crucible?

Back

An allegory.

Front

Which aspect of life in Puritan Salem as portrayed in The Crucible, Act IV, is applicable today?

Back

Fear and suspicion can lead to miscarriages of justice.

Front

What does Hale mean when he says, 'There's blood on my head! Can you not see the blood on my head'?

Back

He feels responsible because he's the expert and should have stopped the executions.

Front

Define 'allegory' in the context of literature.

Back

A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper meanings and moral lessons.

Front

What role does fear play in The Crucible?

Back

Fear drives characters to make irrational decisions, leading to hysteria and injustice.

Front

Explain the significance of Proctor's confession in Act IV.

Back

Proctor's confession represents a moral struggle and the conflict between personal integrity and societal pressure.

Front

What is the main theme of The Crucible?

Back

The dangers of hysteria and the impact of fear on society.

Front

How does the setting of Salem contribute to the play's conflict?

Back

The strict Puritanical society creates an environment ripe for suspicion and accusation.