The Crucible Review Characters John Proctor Shameful At

The Crucible Review Characters

John Proctor -Shameful -At first he does not tell the court that the girls are lying because it would ruin his good name. -Honorable -Ends all relations with Abigail. -He tells the court that he cheated on his wife. -Does not confess to witchcraft in order to save his own life. -*Protects his good name. *

Thomas Putnam • Greedy • He is the wealthiest man in town. • Putnam asks his daughter (Ruth) and the girls to accuse people of witchcraft. He wants to buy the repossessed land from the victims of the trials. • Deceitful • He wrote many of the accusations that the girls made.

Abigail Williams • Deceitful • Leads the girls and accuses innocent people of witchcraft. • Fools the judges. Has 19 people killed and at least hundreds are imprisoned. • Emotionally Damaged • Orphan; parents were killed by Indians. • Parris takes care of her but he is hated by people in the town. • She has a romantic relationship with John Proctor. He uses her and then ends their relationship. • Obsessive/ Vengeful • To be with John Proctor, she tries to kill his wife by accusing Elizabeth of witchcraft. She will be with John at any

Reverend Hale • Submissive • Hale does not question authority. He suspects that people are confessing to witchcraft to stay alive. However he does not try to stop the trials until hearing from John Proctor and Elizabeth. • He knows the trials are corrupt. • Warns John Proctor about the court. Examines if he is a good Christian. • Tells people to confess to

ameliorate n. To make or become better. To improve.

Amelia stayed in bed, took medicine, and read get well cards to ameliorate her terrible flu symptoms.

A nice massage can ameliorate back pain.

Study the images below. Which image bests fits the word ameliorate? 1 2

Condemn n To blame n To disapprove n To sentence to punishment.

conviction A strong belief or opinion. n Guilty sentence n

vengeance n Revenge; “getting even; ” payback

dote n to show too much attention

Matching ameliorate n conviction n deference n contempt n condemn n vengeance n pretense n dote n 1. To disapprove; to blame or sentence to punishment 2. Strong belief or opinion; confidence; guilty sentence. 3. Revenge; “getting even; ” payback 4. Fake; pretend 5. Hatred; disrespect; breaking the rules of a court. 6. To make better or become better; improve. 7. Subservient; to obey others; to be respectful.

deference Showing respect to expert opinion n Obeying the opinion of another. n Following orders out of respect. n Subservient. n

Each person had different opinions about Sue’s health. However, the husband deferred to the medical doctor’s advice.

Are people born liars or do they learn to lie? n Abigail I look for John Proctor that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart! […] I never knew the lying lessons I was taught by all these Christian women and their covenanted men! Elizabeth Proctor • “I do not judge you. The magistrate that sits in your heart judges you. I never thought you but a good man. ”

n n n Abigail Goodness is a lie. The town tells you what is good and punishes you for being wrong. It is impossible to be all good. The town should pay for its lies. n n n Elizabeth You can learn what is right or wrong. Your conscience and experience tells you what is good. I always knew you (John Proctor) were a good man.

Are people born good or evil?