Paper Topics Writing a letter From one character to another 1. Parris to Hale on why he supports the court 2. Abigail to Proctor as to why she’s pushing the court in this direction 3. Giles to Putnam on why he’s angry 4. Mary Warren to local newspaper on why she was all over the place 5. Hale to Danforth on why the court is wrong 6. Proctor to his kids on why he wouldn’t admit to which craft Extra Credit Topic: 1950’s high school student who just read The Crucible writing to Senater McCarthy

Proctor to Kids Topic- Why I refuse to admit to witchcraft. 1.) Didn’t want to ruin his family reputation Pg 150 2.) Didn’t think he did the Devil’s work Pg 148 3.) Has been a sinner and now wants to do the right thing Last five pages

Hale to Danforth Topic- Why the court is wrong. 1.) Just because they are accused doesn’t mean they are guilty Pg 103 2.) Abigail is using the court for her own personal vengeance Pg 119 3.) None of the accused have lawyers Pg 104

Mary Warren to Local Newspaper Topic- Confession after leaving town. 1.) Why she lied originally (scared of trouble) Pg 20 2.) How Proctor forced her to tell the truth Pg 80-86 3.) Why she joined back w/ Abigail Pg 119

Giles to Putnam Topic: Why I’m angry. 1.) His wife was arrested for the wrong reasons Pg 83 2.) Putnam is out for Giles’ land Pg 88 3.) Putnam wanted a more important role in society (reason why he enjoyed power of the court) (for the quote- start sentence as “It has been said that…” Pg 14-15

Abigail to Proctor Topic- Why I’m pushing the court in this direction 1.) Elizabeth kicked out Abigail and she still loves Proctor Pg 23 or 116 2.) Once she started she couldn’t stop else she get in trouble Pg 45-51 3.) Salem never respected her Pg 81

Parris to Salem Topic- (From the perspective of when Parris leaves town after story) Explaining why I did what I did. 1.) Many people in Salem didn’t respect the church Pg 68 2.) I had to protect my daughter’s interests Pg 10 3.) I didn’t fully comprehend the repercussions Pg 132-135