The Crucible Act III

According to the text, what is one similarity between the Salem witch trials and the Duke lacrosse case?

• Both events had false accusations and not enough evidence.
• Both events took place in American history.
• Both events involved Deputy Governor Danforth.
• Both events resulted in innocent people being accused.

What happens in Act 3 of The Crucible?

• The court is in session in the vestry room of the Salem church.
• Giles accuses Putnam of killing his neighbors for their land.
• Proctor reveals his affair with Abigail and defends his wife Elizabeth.
• Hale denounces the proceedings and quits the court.

What is the main idea of The Crucible?

• The importance of justice and fairness in society.
• The relationship between John Proctor and Abigail Williams.
• The character of Deputy Governor Danforth.
• The events in Act 3 of the play.

What event in American history is The Crucible about?

Who interrupts the court proceedings in Act 3 and accuses Thomas Putnam?

Who recants her testimony in Act 3 and claims that Proctor forced her to say that Abigail is lying?

How do false accusations and lack of evidence affect people in real life? Provide an example from your own experiences or observations.

What character do you hold most responsible for the Salem witch trials and explain why you believe that character is most responsible.

Imagine you were in a situation where you had to make a difficult choice between telling the truth or protecting someone you care about. How would you decide? What factors would you consider? How does this relate to the choices made by the characters in The Crucible?