What are some questions about the Crucible?
1) Why is the played called The Crucible…
- Why is the played called The Crucible?
- Did the girls really see the Devil or witches?
- Why did Tituba confess to dancing with the Devil?
- Was John still in love with Abigail?
- Why didn’t more people sign false confessions that they were witches to save their lives?
What is wrong with Betty in The Crucible Act One?
What is wrong with Betty Parris? She is ill, seems to be in a coma. Eyes are closed, not moving. She says that there is no natural cause for Betty’s condition and says that it could be of the devil; no cure.
How do Abigail and Betty take advantage?
How do Abigail and Betty take advantage of what is happening to make sure they will not be blamed for dancing in the forest? They begin accusing other townspeople of being witches in order to divert attention away from themselves She says, “Witchery’s a hangin’ error, a hangin’ like they had in Boston two year ago!
What does Betty accuse Abigail of doing?
Betty confronts Abigail and accuses her of not admitting she drank blood. She also accuses her of casting a spell in order to kill Goody Proctor.
What is Hale’s motivation for coming to Salem?
Hale returns to Salem to convince the condemned prisoners to confess to witchcraft. He does so because he feels responsible for the miscarriage of justice that led them to their current situation.
What could now be openly expressed among the residents of Salem?
What could now be openly expressed among the residents of Salem? Long- held hatred of neighbors could now be openly expressed. Vengeance was taken with this. People would blame others on witch craft just because they did not like another or wanted something from them.
What was the punishment for conjuring spirits?
whipping
What is illogical about Danforth’s statement?
What is illogical about Danforth’s statement to Francis Nurse? If Nurse is a good man as Danforth says, then Danforth shouldn’t be surprised that he pleads for his wife’s life; this is just what a good man would do.
Which incident in Act 3 provoked the strongest emotional response in you?
Certainly, for me, the moment that provokes the strongest emotional response in Act Three is when Mary Warren turns on John Proctor, once again taking sides with Abigail and the rest of the girls, and accusing him of being in league with the Devil.
What qualities or characteristics does Elizabeth now demonstrate?
Some important character traits of Elizabeth were that she was honest, untrusting, and determined. It was through these strengths that Elizabeth was able to survive the Salem witch-hunts. Soon after Elizabeth stood up for her innocence, other women followed her example.
Why is Elizabeth agony?
Answer: Elizabeth is in agony because she doesn´t want to admit she already knows about Proctor´s relationship with Abigail. Explanation: Elizabeth is being questioned by Danforth about whether or not she suspected that Proctor (her husband) had been cheating on her with Abigail.
Why were Cheever and Herrick with Elizabeth?
Cheever himself states his purpose: “I have a warrant for your wife.” So, he is come to arrest Elizabeth Proctor and bring her to jail. In addition to this, he has been ordered to “search [John’s] house” for a poppet, or a doll, and to look to see if that doll has a needle in it.