Crucible Characters

Front

Who is the minister called in as an expert on witchcraft?

Back

Reverend Hale

Front

Who has a grudge against Reverend Parris and is concerned about land?

Back

Thomas Putnam

Front

True or False: The Puritans believed that witches do the work of Satan.

Back

True

Front

Who is the 10-year-old daughter of Reverend Parris who is unconscious at the beginning of the play?

Back

Betty

Front

Who is the current servant of the Proctors?

Back

Mary Warren

Front

What is the primary motivation of Thomas Putnam in the play?

Back

To gain land and settle personal grudges.

Front

What role does Reverend Hale play in the Salem witch trials?

Back

He is an expert on witchcraft who initially supports the trials.

Front

Who is Abigail Williams in relation to the other characters?

Back

She is the niece of Reverend Parris and a key accuser in the trials.

Front

What is the significance of Betty Parris's condition at the beginning of the play?

Back

It sets off the events leading to the witch trials.

Front

What does the character of John Proctor represent in the play?

Back

He represents the struggle between personal integrity and societal pressure.