English III—September 8, 2015 Daily Warm-up: Even before the accusations of witchcraft start, the people of Salem seem to be in the middle of many different conflicts. What are some of the things that are motivating the characters to act as they do? Homework: Reading Plus lessons due Sunday at 11:59. Study for Lesson 3 Vocabulary Quiz. If you need to retake last week’s quiz, you must do it by Thursday.

English III Lesson 3 Vocabulary A prefix is a syllable placed before a root word to change or add to its meaning. The Latin prefixes com- and con- mean “together with” or “jointly.” Be careful, though. Not all words that begin with these letters have the meanings of the prefixes. When in doubt, check in a dictionary. commandeer- verb- To take possession or control or something commemorate- verb- recall or show respect for someone or something in a ceremony. commodity- noun- a raw material or primary agriculture product that can be bought and sold compassion- noun – sympathetic pity and concern for suffering or misfortunes of others. compulsory – adj.– required by law or a rule

English III Lesson 3 Vocabulary conception – noun- the way in which something is perceived or regarded concurrent- adj.- existing, happening, or done at the same time confiscate- verb- take or seize someone’s property with authority congenial- adj.- pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own convene-verb- come or bring together for a meeting or activity

Motif A motif is a recurring object or idea in a work. A motif can also be something abstract, such as an emotion or quality like love, bravery or honesty. Motif is easily confused with theme. A theme is the main, overall idea or lesson the author is trying to teach in his book. A motif is a smaller idea that we see come up again and again in the book. A motif can be used to help develop the theme. Motifs in The Crucible: hysteria, witchcraft, a crucible, the Hero’s journey. Questions to think about: Are there objects, ideas, or concepts I have seen repeated in this book? What could that object, idea, or concept mean? What could that object, idea, or concept teach me about the theme of the story? 3c6KLDAuxk&index=2&list=PLAeojEh3qyAxRZ34dYnNctQqYByDddWVR 3c6KLDAuxk&index=2&list=PLAeojEh3qyAxRZ34dYnNctQqYByDddWVR

Conflict in literature refers to the different drives of the characters or forces involved. Conflict may be internal or external—that is, it may occur within a character's mind or between a character and exterior forces. CharacterVersusCharacterReasons Girlsvs.AdultsGirls have been dabbling in voodoo with Tituba; they are afraid of the adults and sick of being mistreated. “How dare you call me child?”—Abigail “Witchery’s a hangin’ error!”—Mary Warren Proctorvs.Abigail Parrisvs.Proctor Giles Coreyvs.Putnam Ruth Putnman vs.Rebecca Nurse Abigailvs.Elizabeth

Writing Prompt Write a paragraph or two in which you explain how the conflict between one set of characters connects to the larger concepts of hysteria, intolerance, or reputation. Be sure to: Include a clear topic sentence. Provide textual evidence to support your claim. Write original commentary/analysis that explains the connection between the characters’ conflict and the larger themes of the work. The girls vs. adults conflict connects to the girls’ attempt to grasp power in a society in which they have no power. The girls—especially Abigail—see this as an opportunity to bring down people in the town who have harmed them. The reader knows that Abigail hates Elizabeth when she says, “[Elizabeth is] a bitter woman, a lying, cold, sniveling woman, and I will not work for such a woman” (Miller 11). Abigail has been rejected by John, and will use this rejection to accuse Elizabeth of witchcraft in an attempt to win John back.

Act 2 Characters Elizabeth—Amanda Proctor– Shortt Mary Warren--Kayle Hale—Jodelle Giles Corey--Juan Francis Nurse--DJ Cheever--Heather Herrick--Dale