'The Crucible'-Act II

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What is the setting of Act II of The Crucible?

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The home of John and Elizabeth Proctor

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The conversation between John and Elizabeth at the start of Act II primarily reveals

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a marriage recovering from mistrust.

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The tone of their early conversation can best be described as

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tense but polite.

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John’s remark, “It’s winter in here yet,” functions mainly as

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a metaphor for the emotional coldness in their marriage.

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Why does Elizabeth believe John isn't willing to go into town and tell the court what he knows?

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John and Abigail had an affair, and his confession would condemn Abigail.

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What does Proctor struggle with during his conversation with Elizabeth?

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Whether to reveal Abigail's fraud

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What does Proctor mean when he says, "Let you look sometimes for the goodness in me, and judge me not"?

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He is asking Elizabeth to forgive him and see his efforts to change.

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In Act II of The Crucible, what does Elizabeth mean when she tells John, “The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you”?

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He carries the knowledge of his own guilt.

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What gift does Mary Warren give to Elizabeth Proctor in this scene?

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A small rag doll (a poppet)

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What does Mary Warren say about her role in the court?

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She is an official of the court.