English 3
Voelkl
The Crucible: Internal and External Conflicts
There are many conflicts in The Crucible. Examine each conflict between the characters (or within themselves). Describe the conflicts and the way in which the
conflict prompts a change in the character’s behaviors.
Characters
What is the conflict?
How does the conflict shape their
behavior?
Parris vs. Salem
Parris has spent three years trying to get the
community to respect him. He is a minister, yet
his daughter and niece are dancing in the forest.
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Parris vs. Abigail
Proctor vs. Abigail
Proctor vs. Parris
Proctor vs. Self
Putnams vs. Nurses
Abigail’s reputation and her actions in the
woods threaten to ruin Parris
Parris fears losing his job
He intensifies the questioning
of Abby
He brings in Hale to confirm
there are no witches
He demands the deed to his
house
Provide the first four words and
page # of a quote that exemplifies
the conflict.
“There is a faction that is sworn to
drive me from my pulpit” (11).
“Your name in the town, it is
entirely white, is it not?”
“There be no blush about my
name” (12).
Characters
Tituba vs. Society
Hale vs. Self
Proctor vs.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth vs.
Proctor
Giles vs. Court
Mary Warren vs.
Self
What is the conflict?
How does the conflict shape their
behavior?
Provide the first four words and
page # of a quote that exemplifies
the conflict.