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The Crucible
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English
11th Grade
10/07/2014

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Crucible
Definition
A serious test. (Strength/Bravery)
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Puritains believed...(4)
Definition

1. an absolute God (a punishing God)

2. literally believed what the Bible said

3. believed in witchcraft, evil spirits, and the devil; the devil lives in the dark forrest and walked invisibly through their town

4. predestination

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Why was the idea of possession so readily accepted?
Definition
They believed that the devil was always watching them from his invisible state.
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Themes (4)
Definition

1. Having the courage to speak up against the wrong

2. Truth vs. Lies

3. Power corrupts people

4. Its important to stand up for what you believe in no matter what the consiquences

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In what way might we have other issues of hysteria and accusation going on today?
Definition
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 9-11
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theocracy
Definition
government by religion
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providence
Definition
God's will; God's intervention in human affairs
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Puritanical
Definition
strict in morality and religion; this term has come about since the reign of the Puritans
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inculcation
Definition
impress with insistent urging; convince
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propitiation
Definition
win good will
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ameliorate
Definition
improve, upgrade
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theology
Definition
the study of a religious doctrine; what a particular sect believes
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vestry
Definition
the room in the church where robes are kept
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apparition
Definition
ghost
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trafficked
Definition
have dealings with, done business with
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blink
Definition
tolerate, put up with, excuse
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dissembling
Definition
Good lier; conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs
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conjure
Definition
Summuning; make something appear unexpectedly or seemingly out of nowhere as if by magic
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vindictive
Definition
Mean, revenge; having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
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propriety
Definition
respectable; the state or quality of confirming to conventionally accepted standard of behavior or morals; the condition of being right
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diametrically
Definition
completely; directly
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defamation
Definition
insult; the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or label
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malign
Definition
hurt; evil in nature or effect; malevolent; speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner
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fiend
Definition
an evil spirit or demon
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iniquity
Definition
immoral or grossly unfair behavior
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malevolence
Definition
bad, wickedness; the state or condition of being malevolent-having or showing a wish to do evil to others
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contempt
Definition
dislike, rudeness; the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
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prosecutor
Definition
charges people in court; a person, usually a public officialm who institues legal proceedings against someone
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deposition
Definition
law the process of giving sworn evidence
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plaintiff
Definition
accusser; a person who brings a case against another in a court of law
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guile
Definition
trickery; sliy or cunning intelligence
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reprieve
Definition
pardon; cancel or postpone the punishment
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indictment
Definition
charge; a formal change or accusation of a serious crime
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conspiracy
Definition
a secret plan by a group to do something do something unlawfull or harmful
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purged
Definition
get ride of; rid someone of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition
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penitence
Definition
shame, remorse, sorrow
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Reverand Samuel Parris
Definition
Betty's dad, paranoied, not a nice man, around 45, town preist
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Betty Parris
Definition
In a pretentd comma, around 10, accussed of flying
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Abigail Willams
Definition
town slut, Reverand Parris' neice, 16, parents were killed in front of her, lier
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Tituba
Definition
Black, slave, vudu, Barbados
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Mrs. Ann Putnam
Definition
One child live, jealous of Rebecca
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Thomas Putnam
Definition
Wealthy farmer, loud mouth, nosey, interested in land
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John Proctor
Definition
farmer, affair with Abigail, 35, attractive, guilty about the affair
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Reverend John Hale
Definition
expert on witchcraft, from Beverly
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Giles Cory
Definition
In his 80's, loves to sue people, farmer, accussed his wife of making him forget his prayers
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Mercy Lewis
Definition
Danced naked in the woods, works for the Putnams
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Mary Warren
Definition
Works for the Proctors, odd one out, gets picked on
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Susanna Walcott
Definition
Doctors serving girl
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Elizebeth Proctor
Definition
John Proctor's wife, 3 sons, she tries to take the blame for Johns affair, she lied once and it didn't go well for her
Term
Francis Nurse
Definition
Rebecca's husband, wealthy farmer
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Ezekial Cheever
Definition
Clerk of the court
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Marsh Herrick
Definition
Arrests the people accussed of witchcraft, jailer
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Judge Hawthorne
Definition
Local judge from Salem, cold hearted
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Rebecca Nurse
Definition
Nice, married to Francis Nurse (wealthy), lots of kids and grandkids, 70
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Deputy Governor Danforth
Definition
Big shot from Boston
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Sarah Good
Definition
town beggar, Mary Warren accused her of cursing her, supposedly pregnant, 60, drank from Herricks flask
Term
What was Samuel Parris's attitude towards children?
Definition
He acted sour and rude to them after finding out that they danced in the woods.
Term
Why do you think Reverand Parris has many enemies?
Definition
He believes that he is better than everyone because he is the preist. He feels that he should own a house and recieve more gifts. He also doesn't speak of God in Church, only the devil.
Term
After Parris begins to believe his daughter to be afflicted by witchcraft, what is Thomas Putnam's advice to him?
Definition
Call Reverand Hale to see if he can cure her of witchcraft.
Term
What truth came out when the adults left the girls alone?
Definition
They actually were dancing in the woods naked.
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What's going on between Abigail and John Proctor?
Definition
They had an affair but now he wants nothing to do with her.
Term
Why did Betty start screaming?
Definition
Christian music started playing and she can't stand to hear the word of God.
Term
Why were some people, including John Proctor inclined to stay away from Sabbath meeting?
Definition
Reverand Parris only preached about the devil as if he worshiped him.
Term
Why does Hale believe the devil would strike Reverand Parris's house?
Definition
Parris preaches about the devil during all of his services.
Term
Though Hale is trying to get Tituba to name her accomplices, who is the first person to actually mention names?
Definition
Mrs. Putnam
Term
Why isn't it difficult for Ann Putnam to believe that Goody Osborn is a witch?
Definition
All of her babies died in Goody's arms
Term
What do you know about the relationship between John and Elizebeth Proctor from the stage action and opening dialogue in Act II?
Definition
They are awkward and choppy because of the affair. (Deep down and during the end you can tell that they have a very loving relationship)
Term
Describe the power that Abigail has in the courtroom.
Definition
She's vey powerful because she's good at telling lies and has the "gift" of telling who witches are.
Term
What's going on between the Proctors at the start of Act II, and at the end?
Definition

They are arguing over John going to the court to serinade Abigail and make her change he mind about accussing Elizebeth. (awkward converstation)

John is tryng to protect Elizebeth.

Term
Though Mary Warren cannot say who accussed Elizabeth Proctor, who do you believe accusse her and why?
Definition
Abigail accussed her because she is jealous and wishes she had John Proctor.
Term
Ironically, which commandment can John Proctor not remember?
Definition
Adultry
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Why does John seem to be the only person with reasonable say at the end of Act II?
Definition
He is the only one that want everyone to tell the truth in order to save Elizebeth.
Term
Why is Mary Warren afraid of telling the truth about Abigail, for herself and for John?
Definition
She is afraid all the other girls will turn on her.
Term
Over and over, Danforth says that the good have nothing to fear. What evidence can you give that show that the opposite is true?
Definition
Abigail is the town lier, yet she is praised for it. Rebecca is already sentenced to death. (confess or die)
Term
Near the start of Act III, Danforth gives the premise for judging a witch. summarize his guidelines.
Definition
People are the victims, witchcraft is invisible, only the witch and the victim can be accused, only the victim may testify
Term
Mary Warren's testimony is destroyed in the end because she cannot do something. What? How dos she explain the problem?
Definition
She can't lie about being a witch because she is a Godly woman.
Term
Proctor admits that he and Abigail have been lovers. This truth could be the end of Abigails control. Why isn't is?
Definition
When they brought Elizebeth in to be questioned she told her one and only lie because she didn't want to ruin her husbands name.
Term
What is the importance of John Proctor's last speech in Act III?
Definition
If Danforth continues to be aragent and keeps sentencign people to death he will surely burn in Hell.
Term
What is Hale's mission in Act IV?
Definition
Pray with the prisoners to make them confess in order to live.
Term
Parris tells Danforth, "You cannot hang this sort" (123). What does he mean?
Definition
You can't start hanging the highclass and the rich because everyone will get mad.
Term
Why won't Danforth pardon the prisoners?
Definition
They had already hung 12. They've alredy started so they might as well finish.
Term
Do you think Elizebeth would confess if she werei her husbands place?
Definition
No, she is an honest woman.
Term
In the end, what is it that is of utmost importance to John Proctor?
Definition
His name and Reputation...(family)
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