What role is Parris taking in the proceedings and why?
It is clear that Parris is actively trying to turn the court against John Proctor because he fears the damage Proctor could do to the trials: if it comes out that the girls are lying, then Parris is implicated either as a fellow liar or an incredible idiot.
What does Reverend Parris do in Act 3?
In Act Three, Reverend Parris tries to install himself as a deputy to the court. He claims, “All innocent and Christian people are happy for the courts in Salem! These people are gloomy for it.” He implies that anyone who questions or presents concerns about the trials is unChristian or guilty.
What happens in Act 3 in the crucible?
In Act 3 of The Crucible, three men, including John Proctor, go to the court in an effort to reason with the judge about the charges against their wives. In the end, the judge believes Abigail, Mary goes back to her, and John is condemned to prison with the others, but Reverend Hale now sees the absurdity of the court.
What is Reverend Parris upset about at the opening of Act I of The Crucible?
Why is Reverend Parris upset about at the opening of Act I? Rumors of witchcraft are circulating in the community. He learns of Abigail’s dismissal from the Proctor household. His daughter’s condition and the possible connection to her inappropriate activities in the woods concerns him.
What does Abigail confess to Reverend Parris at the beginning of the play?
What does Abigail confess to Reverend Parris? They were dancing in the woods with Tituba and girls. You just studied 20 terms!
What does Abigail confess?
Abigail confesses to her uncle that she was dancing in the forest with Tituba, but claims that nakedness was not involved. Abigail instructs all the young girls on what they can and cannot say about what they did with Tituba. She threatens to kill them if they reveal anything else. Abigail flirts with John Proctor.
What is John’s response to her prodding him to go?
Act II Review for Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where does Elizabeth want John to go, and what does she want him to do there? | She wants him to go into Salem to tell the authorities that the girls are lying. |
| What is John’s response to her prodding? | He is reluctant to go. |
| What gift did Mary give Elizabeth? | A poppet (a doll) |
Why hasn’t John told the court what he knows what does Elizabeth attribute his not telling to?
Why hasn’t John Proctor told the court what he knows? What does Elizabeth attribute his not telling? John worries how he would prove what Abigail said (since they were alone). Also, he is aware of the power she has gained.
Why does Elizabeth think John has not spoken up?
Why does Elizabeth think John has not spoken up? He fears Abigail will state they had an affair. He was alone with Abigail when she said it was all fun.
Why doesn’t Proctor go to Salem to report what Abigail has told him why does Elizabeth want him to go why does Elizabeth mistrust him?
Why doesn’t proctor go to Salem to report what Abigail has told him? He is afraid that if he reveals Abigail to be a fraud, she will confess their affair.
Why does John fear he Cannot prove what Abigail told him and how does Elizabeth react to this news?
Elizabeth wants John to go to Salem and reveal what Abigail told him about how the strange incidents have nothing to do with witchcraft. John can’t prove what Abigail told him because he was alone with her when she said it, making him the only witness.
What will ABBY do if Proctor goes into court to denounce her according to Mary Warren?
What will abby do if proctor goes into court to denounce her, according to Mary Warren? She’ll charge him w/ adultery.
What act does Mary Warren accuse John Proctor of witchcraft?
Mary’s ultimately spineless nature is revealed in the court scene, when under pressure of being hanged she once again flips, accusing John Proctor of witchcraft and Devil-worship. While Mary causes a lot of harm in the play, she lacks Abigail’s maliciousness.