1. The Crucible
Plot Line

2. EXPOSTION Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society

3. RISING ACTION EXPOSTION Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society

4. RISING ACTION EXPOSTION
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
EXPOSTION
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society

5. RISING ACTION EXPOSTION Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
EXPOSTION
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society

6. RISING ACTION EXPOSTION Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
EXPOSTION
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society

7. RISING ACTION EXPOSTION Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies.
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
EXPOSTION
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society

8. RISING ACTION EXPOSTION
Hale comes to realize that the Abigail and the other girls lied.
Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies.
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
EXPOSTION
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society

9. RISING ACTION EXPOSTION Mary Warren accuses Proctor.
Hale comes to realize that the Abigail and the other girls lied.
Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies.
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
EXPOSTION
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society

10. CLIMAX RISING ACTION EXPOSTION
Proctor is arrested for witchcraft and he denounces God.
Mary Warren accuses Proctor of being a witch.
RISING ACTION
Hale comes to realize that the Abigail and the other girls lied. Person vs. Self - Hale
Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies.
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
EXPOSTION
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society (confines of Puritan life)

11. CLIMAX Falling Action RISING ACTION EXPOSTION
Proctor is arrested for witchcraft and he denounces God.
Falling Action
Mary Warren accuses Proctor of being a witch.
Hale’s plea to Proctor to confess.
RISING ACTION
Hale comes to realize that the Abigail and the other girls lied. Person vs. Self - Hale
Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies.
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
EXPOSTION
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society (confines of Puritan life)

12. CLIMAX Falling Action RISING ACTION EXPOSTION
Proctor is arrested for witchcraft and he denounces God.
Falling Action
Mary Warren accuses Proctor of being a witch.
Hale’s plea to Proctor to confess.
Elizabeth forgives Proctor.
RISING ACTION
Hale comes to realize that the Abigail and the other girls lied. Person vs. Self - Hale
Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies.
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
EXPOSTION
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society (confines of Puritan life)

13. CLIMAX Falling Action RISING ACTION EXPOSTION
Proctor is arrested for witchcraft and he denounces God.
Falling Action
Mary Warren accuses Proctor of being a witch.
Hale’s plea to Proctor to confess.
Elizabeth forgives Proctor.
RISING ACTION
Town is falling apart.
Hale comes to realize that the Abigail and the other girls lied. Person vs. Self - Hale
Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies.
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
EXPOSTION
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society (confines of Puritan life)

14. CLIMAX Falling Action RISING ACTION Resolution EXPOSTION
Proctor is arrested for witchcraft and he denounces God.
Falling Action
Mary Warren accuses Proctor of being a witch.
Hale’s plea to Proctor to confess.
Elizabeth forgives Proctor.
RISING ACTION
Town is falling apart.
Hale comes to realize that the Abigail and the other girls lied. Person vs. Self - Hale
Resolution
Proctor confesses and then tears up his confession.
Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies.
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person
Person vs. self - Proctor
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
EXPOSTION
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society (confines of Puritan life)

15. CLIMAX Falling Action RISING ACTION Resolution EXPOSTION
Proctor is arrested for witchcraft and he denounces God.
Falling Action
Mary Warren accuses Proctor of being a witch.
Hale’s plea to Proctor to confess.
Elizabeth forgives Proctor Jail
RISING ACTION
Town is falling apart.
Hale comes to realize that the Abigail and the other girls lied. Person vs. Self - Hale
Resolution
Proctor confesses and then tears up his confession.
Proctor admits to his affair. Elizabeth lies Courtroom
Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha are arrested.
Proctor and Rebecca are hanged.
Abigail steals from Parris and runs off.
Poppet is discovered in Proctor house.
Tension between Proctor and Elizabeth in their home.
Person vs. person Proctor House
Person vs. self - Proctor
Abigail and Betty accuse others of witchcraft.
Person vs. person
EXPOSTION
Salem, Spring, 1692
Background: Religion, Theocracy, importance of reputation, land disputes
*Abigail is confronted by Parris about dancing in the woods with Tituba.
*Main conflict presented: person vs. society (confines of Puritan life)