"The Crucible" Act 2 Review

Mary Warren says those who "lie" and deny witchcraft will be hanged. She says those who "confess" and admit to witchcraft while identifying other witches will only sit in jail for some time. What type of irony is this?

• This is an example of verbal irony because Mary Warren is speaking.

• This is situational irony because this is the opposite of what we would expect.

• This is dramatic irony because we know that witchcraft is fake. Therefore, know that this is ridiculous.

What type of figurative language is "where she walks the crowd will part like the seas for Israel?" Explain what Elizabeth meant by this.

Up to when John says, "I thought better of it since[,]" which best describes the mood of this scene? How did John and Elizabeth's dialogue make us feel?

• The mood is cheerful, full of life and glee.

• The mood is harsh and angry. The two are boiling with fury.

• The mood is awkward. There is clearly some underlying tension making the two uncomfortable.

• The mood is empty. Clearly the two no longer care for one another's feelings.

  
  

John uses another metaphor when describing the inside of his home. He says, "It's winter in here yet." Which of the following best explains his reason for comparing his home to winter?

• John is saying that his home seems lifeless and barren, much like the winter.

• John is depicting the beauty of his home despite the absence of flowers.

• John is describing the physical climate of his home.

• John is critiquing the type of flowers Elizabeth has left in the home when there are far prettier ones outside.

When speaking about Goody Good and the reason for her hanging, Mary mentions she is pregnant, despite "smokin' a pipe all these years, and [having] no husband either!" Why might she mention this?

What did Mary Warren give Elizabeth as a gift? Why will that be significant later?

In the opening stage directions, John tastes Elizabeth's soup, and "He is not quite pleased." However, when Elizabeth asks about the food, he says it's well seasoned. What does this say about their relationship?

John and Elizabeth's argument (and the scene's mood in general) stems from what?

How is Mary Warren's statement, "The Devil's loose in Salem, Mr. Proctor; we must discover where he's hiding[,]" ironic? What type of irony is this?

When Mary Warren enters the scene, she seems frantic and on the verge of a mental breakdown. What might be making her feel this way?