The Crucible

Reading Guide Act III

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Vocabulary. Provide a one to four word definition for the following

terms. Solemn: characterized by ceremony or formality Contemptuous: showing or expressing disdain or scorn Guile: cunning, deceit, slyness, evasion

Facts. Answer the following questions with a phrase or idea.

1. Why do Giles and Francis want to talk to Danforth?

They want to save their wives

2. What is Parris's argument against Proctor?

Parris says Proctor is mischief and hes trying to overthrow court

3. What does Mary tell Danforth?

She said they never saw any spirits, it was a lie

4. When Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow?

Proctor will keep her for another year until she delivers
5. What paper did ninety-one people sign?

That paper attests to the good characters of Elizabeth, Martha, and Rebecca, are not witches
6. What quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave?

Proctor said: Do that which is good, and no harm will come to thee
7. Of what does Giles accuse Putnam?

Partaking in this, trying to get his neighbors jailed for witchcraft, so he can buy their land
8. What is Hale's problem as Proctor and his friends present evidence to Danforth?

Starting to question everything, now thinks it is all bull poops.

9. Hawthorne thinks of a test for Mary. What is it? Can she do it? Why or why not?

He wants Mary to faint. She cant, because she is too nervous and can't do it on the spot without the other girls there
10. Proctor calls Abigail a whore, and he confesses his lechery. Danforth tests Proctor's statement by calling for Elizabeth and asking her why Abigail was dismissed. What does Elizabeth say? Why?

She says that she thought John was fond of her, but she says that John didn't "cheat" on her, even though he did.
11. What do the girls do to Mary? What is her response?

They're pretending like Mary is putting her spirit in them. At first Mary maintains her assertion that the girls are only pretending, and finally she joins the girls.
12. What happens to Proctor?

Proctor says God is dead, he is arrested.

13. What does Hale do?

He denounces these proceedings I quit this court

Analysis. Answer the following in a well-developed paragraph. Use

evidence from the text to support your answer.
1. On page 186 Judge Danforth says, . . . a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between." Explain the importance of the his statement with analysis.

Your either with God or the Devil, the court is perfect, do not oppose it
2. Is Reverend Hale a dynamic or static character? Provide evidence to support your position. How does this help the audience understand this particular character's motivation as well as an intended theme of the author. Rev. Hale is a dynamic character. Actually, he did change from act 1 to act 3. At the beginning, Hale came to the town to accuse people of witchcraft, but towards the end he realized that the people accused were innocent and he stood up to the court. However, theres one thing that he never changed: Rev. Hale is the one who always follows the truth and justice.

Evaluation. Answer the following in one to two paragraphs. Use

evidence from the text and/or other relevant sources. 1. As the play progresses, it is evident the flaws of the characters have made their way into the workings of the court. As a result, vengeance becomes mistaken for justice. Explain how you would differentiate between the concepts of vengeance and justice. Where do you see these concepts coming into conflict in our society?