The Crucible - Act 1

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What was the primary reason the Puritans repressed their anger towards neighbors?

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The Puritans were under strict laws and commandments, which led them to repress their anger until the witch hunts provided an opportunity for revenge.

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Who was Tituba in 'The Crucible'?

Back

Tituba was not Proctor’s slave woman from Barbados; she was a slave from Barbados who was accused of conjuring spirits.

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What role does Rebecca Nurse play in Act 1 of 'The Crucible'?

Back

Rebecca Nurse is a respected elder who believes the girls are in a 'silly season'.

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What is Ann Putnam's significant action in the play?

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Ann Putnam is a mother who sent her daughter to conjure dead babies.

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How does John Proctor's feelings for Abby Williams manifest in Act 1?

Back

John Proctor still has feelings for Abby Williams as evidenced by him looking up at her bedroom window.

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What is the significance of the witch hunts in 'The Crucible'?

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The witch hunts serve as a means for the Puritans to express repressed anger and seek revenge on their neighbors.

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What does the term 'silly season' refer to in the context of Rebecca Nurse's perspective?

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The 'silly season' refers to the irrational behavior and hysteria exhibited by the girls in Salem.

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How does the community's fear contribute to the events in 'The Crucible'?

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The community's fear of witchcraft leads to mass hysteria and the persecution of innocent people.

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What is the relationship between John Proctor and Abigail Williams?

Back

John Proctor and Abigail Williams had an affair, which complicates their relationship and drives much of the conflict in the play.

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What does Tituba's accusation reveal about the societal dynamics in Salem?

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Tituba's accusation highlights the scapegoating and racial tensions present in Salem society.