Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Building Paragraphs Part 2

This video tutorial focuses on building sophisticated paragraphs using themes from 'The Crucible'. It covers hysteria and fear, reputation and integrity, and individuality versus collective power. The lesson emphasizes the importance of selecting evidence that advances understanding and provides examples from the play to illustrate key points. The tutorial concludes with a summary of how these themes are interconnected and encourages students to apply these insights in their writing.

What is the primary focus of today's lesson in 'The Crucible'?

• The language used in the play

• The major themes of the play

• The character development in the play

• The historical context of the play

How does 'The Crucible' depict the relationship between fear and hysteria?

• As a minor theme in the play

• As a tool for humor

• As interdependent and used to critique authoritarian regimes

• As unrelated concepts

What is the significance of Abigail's repeated exclamations in Act One?

• They show her love for the community

• They highlight her fear and deceit

• They reveal her intelligence

• They demonstrate her leadership skills

What does John Proctor's outcry about his name signify?

• The importance of reputation in Salem

• His indifference to reputation

• His wish to leave Salem

• His desire for wealth

How does Elizabeth's action in Act 4 affect the theme of reputation?

• It highlights the cost of protecting reputation

• It shows the strength of her character

• It demonstrates her lack of integrity

• It reveals her ambition

What realization does John Proctor come to regarding his integrity?

• He needs to leave Salem to find peace

• He should follow the community's expectations

• He must speak the truth to reclaim his integrity

• He should prioritize his reputation over everything

What does Abigail's statement about Salem reveal about collective power?

• It criticizes the community's hypocrisy

• It shows her acceptance of the norms

• It highlights her fear of the community

• It praises the community's unity

How does the justice system in Salem treat individuals?

• With indifference

• As guilty until proven innocent

• With fairness and equality

• As innocent until proven guilty

What does Danforth's statement about hanging 10,000 people illustrate?

• The leniency of the law

• The flexibility of the statutes

• The power of individual rights

• The indestructible power of collective norms

What is the main takeaway from the lesson on writing paragraphs?

• To focus on reinforcing known ideas

• To use as many quotes as possible

• To advance understanding of themes progressively

• To write lengthy paragraphs