The Crucible
Drama Terms Review Like fiction, plays include a plot that is divided into _______ which are then divided into _______. The conversation that happens between two characters is called _________. The italicized directions that explain set, characters, and character actions are called ________ directions. The two kinds of drama are _________ and _________. A ________ is a long speech given by one character to another character. A ________ is a long speech of internal thoughts given by one character to the audience. Tragedy Stage Acts Soliloquy Comedy Scenes Monologue Dialogue
The Crucible Characters Reverend Samuel Parris Reverend of Salem Mid 40’s A widower No interest in children
Abigail Williams 17 years old Pretty girl Orphan Parents were killed by Indians Reverend Parris’ niece Servant for the Proctor’s
Tituba (Tichooba) Reverend Parris’ slave from Barbados Practices voodoo
John Proctor A farmer outside of town. The people of Salem know and respect him Married with children Prideful and doesn’t lie
Elizabeth Proctor John’s wife Fires Abigail Very virtuous
Mary Warren
The Putnams
Rebecca Nurse
Characterization Direct the author or narrator makes direct statements about a character’s traits; the author tells us about the character’s personality to our face Indirect the author or narrator reveals a character’s traits through his or her actions and speech; we learn about the character indirectly, through the character
Characterization Direct Indirect
Why did Arthur Miller choose The Crucible as a title? What is a crucible? A container that can withstand high heat. Associated with the melting of metal. Impurities in the metal are identified and removed. A severe test where strengths and weaknesses are revealed.
The Crucible Vocabulary Dissembling Conjure Vindictive Propriety Defamation Malign Lecher Fiend Iniquity Malevolence Contempt Prosecutor Deposition Plaintiff Reprieve Guile Indictment Conspiracy Purged Penitence