“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller



“The Crucible”

“The Crucible” Writing Projects

* * * Both Writing Projects are required:* * *

Writing Assignment 1 (Narrative—Creative Writing)

“A Letter to My Sons”

Write a letter from John Proctor to his sons—what does he want to say to them? What advice does he give them now, and as they grow into men? How does he ask them to remember him? How does he explain his reasons for choosing death over condemning his own name, and other innocents?

--Use a “handwriting” font that you think would look like John’s

--Make it authentic and sincere in voice

--Use good Word Choice—no contemporary slang (text speak, “you guys,” etc)

Writing Assignment 2 (Expository/Informational—Research Writing)

Topic 1: What explanations are there for the hysteria during the Salem Witch Trials?

OR

Topic 2: One what contemporary event was Arthur Miller commenting through “The Crucible”?

o Research the topic and choose the best information to explain the hysteria.

o Appropriately cite direct quotes and also summarized ideas.

o Format the paper with an Introductory Paragraph (thesis statement).

o Support your explanation with direct quotes and summarized ideas from your research.

o End with a conclusion that extends the explanation by showing its significance.

o Use a formal tone while still keeping your individual voice.

o Use MLA Format.

DO NOT COPY AND PASTE

DO NOT PLAIGARIZE

ALWAYS CONDENSE, TRANSLATE, SUMMARIZE, AND NOTATE

GIVE CREDIT TO THE ORIGINAL SOURCE

“Experience the Trials” Website

1. Go to salem/

2. Read the story, clicking on all additional information links of events and people

3. Go through the story again, making the opposite choice.

“The Crucible” Journals

Write a one full page journal on each prompt below:

1. Define intolerance. How is it manifested? What are its dangers? What are some examples from history of extreme intolerance?

2. Reputation. What is it? Why is it important? What will people do to protect it? What are they not willing to do to protect it? Have you ever had yours called into question? When?

3. Why is “The Crucible” such an appropriate title?

4. The greatest quotes come from “The Crucible.” Write on either or both of the following:

a. “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! . . . How may I live without my name? I have given my soul; leave me my name!” John Proctor

b. “Giles is dead. . .he. . .died a Christian under the law. . .They press him. . .Great stones they lay upon his chest. . .They say he give them but two words. ‘More weight,’ he says. And died.” Elizabeth Proctor

5. Respond to “The Crucible.” What was it teaching? Did it teach it well? Which character stood out the most to you? Why?

About the Author—Arthur Miller

“The Crucible” Vocabulary

| |Word |Pg # |As Used in Text |Assumed Meaning |Actual Definition |Word |Correct Y/N |

| | | |(Write the sentence) | |(Footnotes/) |Variations | |

|Act 1 |Crucible | | | | | | |

| |Abyss | | | | | | |

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|Act II |Avidly | | | | | | |

| |Theology | | | | | | |

| |Base | | | | | | |

| |Deference | | | | | | |

| |Abomination | | | | | | |

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|Act III|Contentious | | | | | | |

| |Incredulously | | | | | | |

| |Imperceptible | | | | | | |

| |Confounded | | | | | | |

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|Act IV |Adamant | | | | | | |

| |Tantalized | | | | | | |

| |Conciliatory | | | | | | |

| |Retaliation | | | | | | |

| |Purged | | | | | | |

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“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

What am I like? What is my purpose? What do I do?

Reverend Parris

Betty Parris

Tituba

Abigal Williams

Susanna Wallcott

Mrs. Ann Putnum

What am I like? What is my purpose? What do I do?

Thomas Putnum

Mercy Lewis

Mary Warren

John Proctor

Rebecca Nurse

Giles Corey

Rev. John Hale

What am I like? What is my purpose? What do I do?

Elizabeth Proctor

Francis Nurse

Ezekiel Cheever

Marshal Herrick

Judge Hathorne

Dept. Gov. Danforth

Sarah Good

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