The Crucible – Arthur Miller



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The Crucible – Arthur Miller

A) Background

1) Definition of crucible:

2) Arthur Miller background:

3) Context of the times: Communist Scare of 1940’s – 50’s:

4) Definition of allegory:

B) The Puritans-Basic Tenets:

C) Prologue:

D) Act I: 1692 Salem, Massachusetts

1) Purpose

2) Theories to account for behavior:

3) Causes of witch hunt:

4) Sequence of Events:

5) Important Characters and Relationships

The Crucible Act II

Purpose of Act:

Comprehension Questions:

1. Describe John and Elizabeth’s marriage. What kind of imagery is used to convey their relationship?

2. What evidence is there that the mass hysteria is spreading through Salem?

3. What kind of man is Proctor? What kind of woman is Elizabeth? Find specific examples from the text. Why does Miller portray them in this way?

4. Find several lines that support the “crucible” or trial motif.

5. How has the trial empowered Mary Warren?

6. What evidence does Hale use to cast Proctor and Elizabeth’s virtue in doubt? How does Abby strengthen Hale’s suspicions?

7. What is the significance of Proctor’s “Are the accusers always holy?” speech on p. 77?

8. Themes?

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