Crucible

Question 2

Quotes that show religious zealotry

Answer 2

“Bound by heaven”
“Crush [the devil] utterly”
“Speaks gods law”

Question 3

How does Abigail’s actions show the impact of religious zealotry

Answer 3

She claims “[she has] done [her] duty of point out the Devil’s people” thus she should be exempt from questioning

Fantastical pursuit of religious duty resulted in the delusion of righteousness

Question 4

Irony of Setting

Answer 4

Court symbolic for truth and justice but fabricated evidence in the name of god

Question 5

Allusion to Pontius Pilate

Answer 5

Biblical allusion to Roman general who was aware of injustice but didn’t do anything about it

Question 6

Quotes suggesting moral corruption

Answer 6

“Stink of rotting crops was hanging everywhere” = decay of morality

“Postponement speaks a floundering on [the courts past]; reprove or pardon must cast doubt upon the guilt of them that died till now”- shows lack of rectification and guilt to persevere the courts reputation