Crucible Act 3 Flashcard

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Who is Tituba?

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Tituba is a slave of Reverend Parris from Barbados who showed the girls witchcraft in the woods.

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What does Reverend Parris accuse John Proctor of when he comes to the courtroom?

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Reverend Parris claims that Proctor is attempting to overthrow the court.

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Who accompanies John Proctor into the court?

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Mary Warren accompanies John Proctor into the court.

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Why does Giles Corey break down in court?

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Giles Corey breaks down because he only wanted to know the reason for his wife's obsession with reading books and not that he accused her of witchcraft.

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How many landowners and members of the church signed the testament supporting Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey, and Elizabeth Proctor?

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91 landowners and members of the church signed the testament.

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What is the significance of the character Mary Warren in Act 3?

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Mary Warren represents the voice of reason and the struggle between truth and the hysteria of the witch trials.

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What role does fear play in the courtroom during Act 3?

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Fear drives the actions of characters, influencing them to lie or accuse others to save themselves.

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What is the main conflict in Act 3 of The Crucible?

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The main conflict revolves around the struggle for truth against the backdrop of mass hysteria and false accusations.

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How does John Proctor's character evolve in Act 3?

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John Proctor evolves from a man trying to protect his wife to a figure who stands up against the court and its injustices.

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What does the term 'witchcraft' signify in the context of The Crucible?

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Witchcraft signifies the fear and paranoia that lead to the wrongful persecution of innocent people during the Salem witch trials.