Crucible quotes

Question 1

I will cut off my hand before I reach for you again

Answer 1

Act 1
Conflict in individual - John feels guilty about his affair and will physically harm himself to stop it happening again

Question 2

I have known her sir

Answer 2

Act 3 - theme relationships
Character that’s moving - John is admitting his affair and shows he will do anything to save Elizabeth as this admission will lead to his death.

Question 3

You will speak nothin’ of Elizabeth

Answer 3

Act 1 - theme relationships
Conflict in individual - shows Abby calling eliz a “sickly wife” makes John angry. Shows his guilt over affair. Feels guilty but still has a soft spot for Abby
Moving - shows his newfound loyalty to Elizabeth and he feels guilty for hurting her. He may be sympathetic for Abby but more so for eliz

Question 4

God icy wind, God icy wind will blow

Answer 4

Act 3 - theme conflict and religion
Moving character - John feels isolated with his belief and is the only one truly understanding Abigail’s motives
Conflict - says god will punish the people who are abusing their power.

Question 5

I cannot judge you John

Answer 5

Act 4 - theme relationships
Moving character - eliz respect John too much to tell him what to do. Loves him so much that whatever he decides, she will support him.

Question 6

Because it’s my name, cause I cannot have another in my life

Answer 6

Act 4 - theme integrity
Moving character - John feels that without his name he cannot rais his sons to become men without as his name will be tainted.

Question 7

I see no light of god in that man, I will not conceal it

Answer 7

Act 2
Heightened tension - Parris is very well liked and to say he disagrees with him suis dangerous as he works for god - they are very religious

Question 8

A man would not cast away his name. You should know this

Answer 8

Act 3 - theme integrity and conflict
heightened tension - foreshadowing - he eventually casts away his name to bring down Abby and it costs him his life

Question 9

I say god is dead

Answer 9

Act 3 - theme religion
Hightened tension - seeks johns fate. He’s clearly at his breaking point. He’s not thinking clearly

Question 10

I have given you my soul, leave my name

Answer 10

Act 4 - theme integrity
Hightened tension - feels that without his name he cannot raise his son as men if his name is tainted
Conflict in individual - he’s admitted to the crime but wants his reputation still. John is conflicted as his reputation is very important to him

Question 11

I have paid much to learn it sir

Answer 11

Act 3
Conflict in individual- shows the seriousness of his claims as he knows it’s a serious thing to accuse a person of. It’s hard for him to admit - conflict here between his thoughts