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John Proctor correct answers -mid thirties
-farmer
-husband to Elizabeth
-doesn't attend church regularly; dislikes Parris' message
and style (candlesticks)
-affair with Abigail
-rarely attends church, and one of their children is not
baptized.
-cannot say all of his commandments; forgets adultery
Elizabeth and John Proctor express skepticism about
witches; goes against
Elizabeth Proctor correct answers John and Elizabeth Proctor have strained
relationship but seem to love each other. John tries to please Elizabeth, but it is extremely
difficult for him due to her "illness." Depression? Elizabeth clearly loves her husband, but she
has a difficult time trusting him because of affair. His indecision about testifying is a source of
frustration for her. She knows what he needs to do, but she is unable to persuade him to act
quickly.
The Proctors correct answers John accuses Elizabeth of judging him too harshly. He points out
the fact that she, too, has faults that she should correct before she passes judgment. This belief is
strengthened by his quote, "Some dream I had must have mistaken you for God that day. But
you're not, you're not, and let you remember it! Let you look sometimes for the goodness in
me,and judge me not."
*"Your justice would freeze beer." (cold imagery from the opening of Act 2) Proctor decides to
die for his name (133) Finds in himself "some shred of goodness"
Elizabeth forgives him: "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him" (134) Hale
attempts to save him to the very last
, Rebecca Nurse correct answers -respected figure
-mother of 11; 26 grandchildren
-called to look at Betty
Giles Corey correct answers Giles—refuses to speak, pressed to death (125) "More weight!"
Property implications of not entering a plea
Reverand Hale correct answers -summoned from Beverly; intelligent
-known for helping in seemingly supernatural cases
-late thirties
Hale attributes the calamity to someone or something in the village that drew the wrath of God.
The majority of Biblical catastrophes are sparked by someone or something invoking the wrath
of God; therefore, it "logically" makes sense that this disaster should follow the same trend
(irony?) Notice how Hale begins to change under the weight of the witch hunt (expresses doubt
to Proctor). Internal conflict for him.Returns after leaving at end of Act 3 (118) Hoping that the
confessions he prompts will get people back on their side Pushing for postponements and
confessions—trying to save lives (119-120, 122) Monologue "I've come to do the Devil's work. I
come to counsel Christians they should belie themselves." (121) Danforth is suspicious Irony—
tries to make people lie to save themselves Guilt for his actions in the whole mess
Francis Nurse correct answers A wealthy farmer and landowner in Salem and the husband of
Rebecca Nurse. Francis Nurse is generally considered by the Salem community to be a good
man, but many people resent his recent rise to wealth.
Danforth correct answers Governor, symbolizes the "impartial" and unfeeling nature of the court
and trials (80-81,87). "All or nothing approach", someone is either with God or with Satan.
refuses to believe there is a rebellion. Andover rebellion could spread to Salem and create bigger
problems for the court. Also, his reputation is at stake.
Reverand Parris correct answers -mid-forties; widowed father
-paranoid of growing faction who want him removed
John Proctor correct answers -mid thirties
-farmer
-husband to Elizabeth
-doesn't attend church regularly; dislikes Parris' message
and style (candlesticks)
-affair with Abigail
-rarely attends church, and one of their children is not
baptized.
-cannot say all of his commandments; forgets adultery
Elizabeth and John Proctor express skepticism about
witches; goes against
Elizabeth Proctor correct answers John and Elizabeth Proctor have strained
relationship but seem to love each other. John tries to please Elizabeth, but it is extremely
difficult for him due to her "illness." Depression? Elizabeth clearly loves her husband, but she
has a difficult time trusting him because of affair. His indecision about testifying is a source of
frustration for her. She knows what he needs to do, but she is unable to persuade him to act
quickly.
The Proctors correct answers John accuses Elizabeth of judging him too harshly. He points out
the fact that she, too, has faults that she should correct before she passes judgment. This belief is
strengthened by his quote, "Some dream I had must have mistaken you for God that day. But
you're not, you're not, and let you remember it! Let you look sometimes for the goodness in
me,and judge me not."
*"Your justice would freeze beer." (cold imagery from the opening of Act 2) Proctor decides to
die for his name (133) Finds in himself "some shred of goodness"
Elizabeth forgives him: "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him" (134) Hale
attempts to save him to the very last
, Rebecca Nurse correct answers -respected figure
-mother of 11; 26 grandchildren
-called to look at Betty
Giles Corey correct answers Giles—refuses to speak, pressed to death (125) "More weight!"
Property implications of not entering a plea
Reverand Hale correct answers -summoned from Beverly; intelligent
-known for helping in seemingly supernatural cases
-late thirties
Hale attributes the calamity to someone or something in the village that drew the wrath of God.
The majority of Biblical catastrophes are sparked by someone or something invoking the wrath
of God; therefore, it "logically" makes sense that this disaster should follow the same trend
(irony?) Notice how Hale begins to change under the weight of the witch hunt (expresses doubt
to Proctor). Internal conflict for him.Returns after leaving at end of Act 3 (118) Hoping that the
confessions he prompts will get people back on their side Pushing for postponements and
confessions—trying to save lives (119-120, 122) Monologue "I've come to do the Devil's work. I
come to counsel Christians they should belie themselves." (121) Danforth is suspicious Irony—
tries to make people lie to save themselves Guilt for his actions in the whole mess
Francis Nurse correct answers A wealthy farmer and landowner in Salem and the husband of
Rebecca Nurse. Francis Nurse is generally considered by the Salem community to be a good
man, but many people resent his recent rise to wealth.
Danforth correct answers Governor, symbolizes the "impartial" and unfeeling nature of the court
and trials (80-81,87). "All or nothing approach", someone is either with God or with Satan.
refuses to believe there is a rebellion. Andover rebellion could spread to Salem and create bigger
problems for the court. Also, his reputation is at stake.
Reverand Parris correct answers -mid-forties; widowed father
-paranoid of growing faction who want him removed
