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The Crucibles guide

Act 1 Study Guide and Vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
Heathen person that does not belong to a widely held religion
Faction small, organized group within a larger one, especially in politics
Abomination a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Gibberish unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense
Providence the protective care of god or of nature as a spiritual power
Contention heated disagreement
Clamored (of a group of people)shout loudly and intensly
Intimidation Frighten or overawe(someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants
Formidable inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense or capable
Conjoring the performance of tricks that are seemingly magical, typically involving sleight of hand
Afflicted cause pain or suffering to
Compact closely and neatly packed together dense
What does Rev. Parris see in the woods? What is his response? He sees Abigail, Betty, and the other girls dancing in the woods while Tituba was chanting and a dress lying on the ground with a women running naked. He becomes angry seeing that they are doing something they shouldn't be.
What seems to be a rather contentious subject in Salem that the people argue about? Who seems most engaged in this discussion? Least? Witchcraft is the most contentious subject in Salem. Abigail seems most engaged and John Procter seems least engaged.
Briefly describe John Procter? What is his relationship with Abigail? -farmer -mid 40's -had a sharp and biting way with hypocrites -a fool felt foolish in his presence -respected and feared in Salem -had an affair, at some level, with Abigail -a sinner
To whom are you more sympathetic? John or Abigail? Why? John because he has to live with the person he has made himself to be.
Based on comments, what is Rev. Parris's biggest concern about his daughter's condition? The reputation that she gives him
What appears to be some of the Puritan values of Act I? Provide evidence in your response? Permit and seize wicked- names in black book Attending Church- Rev. Hale goes to Procter asking why he hasn't attended church in 26 weeks.
What is Parris's response to witchcraft? Does he believe in witches? He thinks of it as an "obscene practice" and yes he believes.
To the puritans, the forest symbolizes _______________. A place people do bad things in the night.
What vice leads Tituba, Abigail, and Betty to begin calling out the names of people at the end of Act I? Pride - they wanted to be saved Greed - once they started they didn't stop naming names
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