AM LIT:
The Crucible Character Map Project
Due: Fri, Nov. 6
The Crucible Character Map Project
As we’ve read The Crucible, we’ve discussed the main characters of the play (and you’ve made notes in
your character log sheet). We’ve talked about the characters’ motivations, their relationships, their
conflicts, and how they’ve changed over the course of the play.
Now, I would like you to present in a graphic format your generalizations, inferences, and conclusions
about one character. You can focus on any of the following characters:
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John Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor
Abigail Williams
Reverend Parris
Reverend John Hale
Mary Warren
Deputy Governor Danforth
Giles Corey
Rebecca Nurse
The map of the character you choose should address all the following traits or features:
1. Appearance - What are aspects of the characters appearance?
2. Words and Actions – How did what they said/did illustrate their character?
3. Background
4. Personality
5. Motivations – What motivated the character act the way they did?
6. Relationships
7. Conflicts – What conflicts did the character face?
8. Change - How did the characters change throughout the course of the story?
Your description of each trait or feature should be detailed—at least 30 words—plus it should include, in
addition, one quotation from the play supporting your conclusion. (Be sure to provide the page number of
the quotation.) This should be typed and be in separate paragraphs (essay form) with headings for each
trait. If you choose to use headings, that is alright as well. We will be typing during class so have each
aspect of the character noted and written out beforehand. Make SURE you are using and referencing the
text through quotes and Miller’s characterization methods.
The character map project has 65 points possible: 5 points for each character trait or feature and 10
points for artistic creativity and neatness. 10 points possible will be given for all notes/brainstorming
taken in regards to the project.
50 pts – brainstorm/notes (10) & typed character elements with headings(40) *Due Fri 11/6
The 25 points for artistic creativity and neatness will be assessed to those who incorporate these
elements into their character map. (examples: sketch of the character,
Final typed copies will be due Fri 11/6. We will be adding putting together the final character maps next
week after the writing is completed.
Schedule –
Class 1 – overview topic /begin brainstorming/research notes from book
Class 2 - Notes for character – Research – Begin typing
Class 3 – Composition on computer during class (Editing/Revising)
Class 4 - Vocab Quiz - Finalize Map, Notes, and rough draft = submit