The Crucible (Exam Review)

Abigail was asked to leave the Proctor's home because Elizabeth believed Abigail had an affair with John. Abigail still loves John and still believes he loves her and is weak around her too. Abigail's feelings for Elizabeth are harsh and she calls her a gossiping liar.

the Putnams start talking about witchcraft because their daughter is walking mindlessly around the house and won't eat, along with the fact that Tituba was trying to call the dead. they say these signs and Betty flying are signs of witchcraft

He's described as a farmer in his middle thirties, and he had a sharp and biting way with hypocrites. He displays a steady manner, and people despise him for exposing their foolishness. He is uneasy with himself, though, because he committed adulty against his wife. He's also described as hating hypocrites, yet he is one, thus he hates himself. He is described as powerful of body, even tempered, and not easily led.

Mr. Putnam opposes Reverend Parris because Parris became the minister instead of Putnam's brother-in-law. however, he takes Parris's side on calling Hale because he wants his daughter to be well again and he respects Hale. He also knows that if Hale "finds witches" then many landowners will be jailed and then Putnam can take their land.

Proctor doesn't like that Parris talks more about money and Hell rather than talking about God. He feels he complains about his salary and his expectations of being minister. Proctor believes Parris to be greedy, abusing of power, and disregards God.

He's saying that society will not be a toy Putnam can play with whenever he pleases. He's saying that just because Putnam is wealthy, he doesn't have the authority to do what he wants with society or rule over society.

the meaning of her line is, "If they go looking for devil and witchcraft, they might find it which may cause trouble." This is controversial because they don't want to really find the devil, or cause trouble. Parris also doesn't want his daughter to be found out to be bewitched because his name would be thwarted.

The importance of this dialogue is to show the character of Parris. Because of his continuous preaching about Hell, we learn not many want to church or listen. We also learn how controlling he is, and how he wants people to understand that it is not their place to tell him what to preach or how to do it.

He's described as a devote, religious man that is very knowledgeable about witchcraft. He views himself as empowered and one of few that can thwart out witchcraft.

It's important because it shows he's thorough in his investigation and won't simply assume it's witchcraft. He knows he shouldn't take it lightly because there are women's life on the line.

Reverend Hale believes Abigail over Tituba because Tituba is a slave and she does not have the trust of the community because of that. Abigail is not a slave and has a good name in the community.

Tituba is led into confessing and naming people by being threatened by both Hale and Parris. They threaten to beat her, and they openly, harshly, accuse her of working with the Devil. After threatening her, they tell her she could be forgiven if she tells the truth. They say she's the chosen one to save their from darkness. She then realizes she has the option to blame people to save herself, and she blames Goody Good and Goody Osburn.

the significance of the scene is that it reveals their relationship is still very strained and filled with tension. Elizabeth still holds suspicion of John and does yet also doesn't want to trust him. She will do anything to keep from confrontation. John wants to please her, in any way possible. He is hurt that she still holds suspicion against him.

a small rag doll (a poppet)

Mary states that now there's 39 women arrested (14 before she said 39), Goody Osburn will be hung, Sarah Good confessed and nearly choked everyone in the court, Sarah Good also made Mary remember everything Sarah had done to her, and how they didn't condemn Sarah because of her confession. Mary is an official of the court who saved Elizabeth from being arrested because she was accused and Mary said the accusation was not true. John forbids Mary from attending because he doesn't believe the trials are necessary.