The Crucible

  Abigail’s uncle

Arthur Miller was investigated by the government for un-American activities.

The setting of The Crucible is in the 1800s in West Virginia.

A local official who administers laws

Logical Fallacy refers to an argument that does NOT appear logical or true. It is easily recognized as a lie or trick.

A literary allusion a reference to an established piece of work—usually from the Bible or mythology.

Uses scare tactics to make many of the young girls accuse others of witchcraft

 Accuses Abby of drinking blood

Dramatic Irony is a lot like sarcasm: saying one thing but meaning another.

Indulgence in sexual activity

When an event contradicts the expectations of the characters or reader

Stage directions provide information about where a scene takes place and how the characters move and speak.

Rips up a signed confession

When an author creates a statement about human nature based on the literature read

Was accused of running naked in the woods.

A severe test of belief

A character whose actions go against the protagonist to highlight key attributes of the protagonist

Tells a lie in court about Proctor’s lechery

A belief or opinion that is argued

A “Witch Hunt” today usually refers to someone accusing another of guilt with no logical evidence to back up the accuser

 Tries to fly out of the window to her mama.

A Harvard graduate who is unappreciated by many of Salem’s citizens

In the play, The Crucible, every character is made up (fictional) by the playwright.

McCarthyism dealt with investigations of people in the 1950s who were witches.

Dramatic exposition refers to the final scene in a play.

Is accused of making Abby laugh in church and at prayer

Housekeeper for the Proctors

Becomes pregnant

Has a daughter, Ruth, who has a sickness like Betty’s

A group that is self-seeking