The Crucible: Cast of Characters
Character
Reverend Samuel
Parris
Betty Parris
Tituba
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor
Susanna Walcott
Mrs. Ann Putnam
Thomas Putnam
Mercy
Lewis
Mary
Warren
Rebecca Nurse
Giles Corey
Reverend John Hale
Francis Nurse
Ezekiel Cheever
Marshal Herrick
Judge Hawthorne
Martha Corey
Danforth
Sarah Good
Facts About the Character
The Crucible: Act 1
25 Word Summary (Somebody wanted…, but…; so…)
Abigail wanted…, but her uncle…, so she…
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BCR’s – Be sure to include a quote and citation
1. Why do you believe Tituba and Abigail admit to practicing witchcraft?
Tituba and Abigail admit to practice witchcraft because… While they were in the woods,… This led to … So they finally, “…” ( ).
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2. Discuss what the majority of the characters believe about witches.
Most of the characters believe that witches… Most likely, this is because… For example, (character name) says,”…” ( ). In addition, (character
name) says,”…” ( )
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TM Create a circle map that defines hysteria. Create a circle map that describes the
Puritan beliefs about witches.
The Crucible: Act 2
25 Word Summary (Somebody wanted…, but…; so…)
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BCR’s – Be sure to include a quote and citation
1. Describe Elizabeth Proctor.
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2. How would you describe John’s behavior so far?
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TM – Create a bubble-map of Mary Warren’s particularly on pg. 164. Create a bubblemap of character’s that are hiding secrets. Be sure to write the secret they are hiding.
The Crucible: Act 3
25 Word Summary (Somebody wanted…, but…; so…)
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BCR’s – Be sure to include a quote and citation
1. On page 181, Parris and Hawthorne contribute to the hysteria in Salem. What do
they do? Why do you think it creates such irrational responses?
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2. Danforth is determined to prosecute anyone practicing witchcraft. How does this
affect his relationships with Proctor and Abigail?
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TM – Create a tree map that separates characters who want to continue the trial from
those who want to end it. Be sure to give a brief explanation of the characters’ motives.
The Crucible: Act 4
25 Word Summary (Somebody wanted…, but…; so…)
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BCR’s – Be sure to include a quote and citation.
1. Describe both an internal conflict and an external conflict that John Proctor
faced. Then, explain how these conflicts were resolved.
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2. What do you think is the major theme of this play? Which character best conveys
this theme?
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TM: Create a plot mountain of the entire play.