Name _________________________________ Per ___________ Date ___________
The Crucible
Mini-Writing: Character Analysis Acts 1-2
ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY: You will write a 1 paragraph analysis of a character presented thus far in the play.
CHARACTERS TO CHOOSE FROM: Abigail Williams, John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Thomas Putnam, Reverend Parris, Mary Warren
REQUIREMENTS and ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (30 points in writing category)
 You must have a clear topic sentence (5 points) that indicates the point you wish to make about this character.
 You must embed and analyze 2 direct quotations with proper citations. (20 points) CQA!
 The paper must be typed in MLA format. Create an original title. Your completed essay will be less than one page in length. (5 points
for MLA format)
Character Analysis Brainstorm Chart
Write the character’s name that you have chosen: _______________________________
What conflicts is your character
facing? (External and internal?)
What do other characters say
about your character?
How is your character
significant on a larger scale in
the town?
What are some strong
adjectives you can use
to capture the essence of
the character?
Name _________________________________ Per ___________ Date ___________
Student 1
Sample Student
Miss Pitcher-Cozzone
American Journey ACA A
19 January, 2016
All Hail Reverend Hale?
Reverend John Hale of Beverly is a devout and determined man. Hale is confident that
he has uncovered the devil’s work in Salem. When he enters town, he comments that his
books are “weighted with authority” (Miller 38). He believes wholeheartedly that our world is
divided between good and evil and he “has spent a good deal of time contemplating the
invisible world” (34). Since Hale trusts that there is a God, he must also believe in a devil.
These beliefs and his desire to “save” the girls make his a strong figure in Salem and he seems
like a character who should be praised. However, as Rebecca Nurse states, the townspeople
should perhaps look to themselves for their problems instead of automatically turning to
something larger. Reverend Hale’s belief in the Devil’s presence in Salem contributes to the
interrogation of Tituba which causes an untruthful confession. Hale’s encouragement to
Tituba to “let God’s holy light shine on [her]” (48) draws the girls in and leads them to seek a
supposed salvation and escape from persecution. While he has good intentions, Hale’s
devotion to his religion and his determination lend support to the chaos in the town.