The Crucible Final Test Notes

Was an old man who was tortured by crushing him with stones Giles Corey Was an old man who was tortured by crushing him with stones

Would tolerate no challenge to his authority Judge Danforth Would tolerate no challenge to his authority

Instigator or the investigations who later denounced them Reverend John Hale Instigator or the investigations who later denounced them

Was the man whom Abigail hoped to marry after his wife was hanged John Proctor Was the man whom Abigail hoped to marry after his wife was hanged

She tried to stop the trials, then charged Proctor Mary Warren She tried to stop the trials, then charged Proctor

Slave who taught the children about “spirits” Tituba Slave who taught the children about “spirits”

A worthy woman put to death as a witch Rebecca Nurse A worthy woman put to death as a witch

Girl who led the accusations Abigail Williams Girl who led the accusations

He used the witch tales to carry out personal vengeance Thomas Putnam He used the witch tales to carry out personal vengeance

Reverend Samuel Parris Minister who feared there was a conspiracy against him

Conflict In our modern world, the conflict between rich and poor is represented in the play.

If you confessed, You escaped execution

There were three factors that contributed to the witch trials Resentment among neighbors Theocratic leadership of Salem Social instability

How did Elizabeth Proctor condemn herself? She lied about John’s affair with Abigail

John Proctor was A farmer

Reverend Hale came to Salem With an attitude of optimism and confidence

Mary Warren Withdraws her testimony when she realizes that the other girls are accusing her of witchcraft

John Proctor confesses to the affair because He wants to clear his conscience He wants to discredit Abigail’s testimony

The following characters instigate the investigations Then condemned them: Judge Hawthorne and Reverend Hale

Why is Danforth unable to pardon John Proctor? It would cast doubt on the guilt of those already executed

Reverend parris’ idea of theology is Hellfire and brimstone

Why does Parris want Proctor to confess? He knows he is innocent

Giles corey was not condemned as a wizard By refusing to answer the charges

Was sent to see the souls of her dead brothers and sisters rUth Putnam Was sent to see the souls of her dead brothers and sisters

A witch was executed By hanging

Elizabeth was not executed Because she was pregnant

Hathorne believed that the children’s accusations were motivated by The Voice of God

Was frequently absent from church because he disliked the minister John Proctor Was frequently absent from church because he disliked the minister

Parris’ materialism – golden candlesticks Symbols Parris’ materialism – golden candlesticks Unrest in the village – dagger Plaything given evil connotations - poppet

Chains – symbol of bondage Unassailable authority – Hathorne Symbols Chains – symbol of bondage Unassailable authority – Hathorne Goodliness and Godliness – Rebecca Nurse

Theocratic leader – Reverend Parris Forbidden pleasure – dancing Symbols Theocratic leader – Reverend Parris Forbidden pleasure – dancing Evil and trickery – Abigail Williams The voice of reason – John Proctor