Intro to Puritan Society: Pre-Lesson Questions

Exploring Puritan Society

Salem Witch Trials, The Crucible, and The Scarlet Letter

Thanksgiving Guests?

Just a few years after the Pilgrims’ first feast of thanksgiving in Plymouth, another group of people came to New England. They were called the Puritans. Like the Pilgrims, the Puritans left England because a king would not let them worship as they wanted. 

A dark period of American history where fear and fanaticism led to the persecution and execution of innocent souls.

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(Salem) Witch Trials

Arthur MIller's theatrical masterpiece that, while set in the 17th century, offers commentary on the dangers of mass hysteria and the fragility of reputation.

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​The Crucible

​The Scarlet Letter

​Nathaniel Hawthrone's poignant narrative of sin, judgment, and redemption, revealing the conflicts of the human soul set against a rigid societal backdrop

Open Ended

What societal issues or challenges are commonly faced in today's world?

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How does culture shape our perspectives and decisions?

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Can you think of a current event or situation where individuals or groups were marginalized or misunderstood?

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What motivates people to act against their own moral compass?

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How do societal norms and expectations influence relationships?

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Can you think of a current event where individuals or communities faced significant challenges or conflicts, and how they responded?

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How does society define 'identity'?