Crucible Act 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Why does John Proctor claim “it is winter in here yet.”
He is claiming that it is very cold in Salem in the sense that no one has empathy for one another
Why has Mary Warren disobeyed the Proctors?
she felt it was her job to be a witness to the court
Why hasn’t John gone to Cheever with Abigail’s fraud?
he is afraid she will reveal their affair; she is very powerful in town right now; john might still have feelings for her
What news does Mary Warren reveal about the trials?
Elizabeth was accused of being a witch in court
What gift did Mary present Elizabeth?
a poppet (doll)
Why does Hale visit the Proctors?
Elizabeth’s name was connected to witchcraft
What does Hale ask John to do? What is John missing? Ironic?
Hale asks Proctor to say his commandments, and, ironically, the only one he forgets is adultery.
What has Rebecca Nurse been accused of? Martha Corey?
Rebecca Nurse was accused of killing the Putnam’s babies. Martha Corey was accused of strange reading and that such reading keeps him from praying.
Why does Cheever arrive at the Proctor home?
to arrest Elizabeth
What happened to Abigail that night?
she claims she was stabbed with a needle
What does John do with the warrant?
he rips it up and tells everyone to leave
What does Proctor say is motivating Salem?
vengeance
What does Mary warn will happen if Proctor attempts to interfere with the court?
abigail will charge him with lechery
