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by Arthur Miller

The Crucible is a fictional retelling of events in American history surrounding the Salem Witch Trials of the seventeenth century. Yet, is as much a product of the time in which Arthur Miller wrote it - the early 1950s - ... More

The Crucible is a play by Arthur Miller. The Crucible study guide contains a biography of Arthur Miller, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

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*I need help on a few questions... please?

Hey. So here are a few questions I have to answer for this Crucible packet I have to complete for Eng. class, so if anyone knows at least one of them, I would greatly appreciate it if you replied =)

ACT II

1) John Proctor seems to be the only voice of reason in the confusing end of Act II. What are some examples to support this idea?

2) Why is Mary Warren afraid of telling the truth about Abigail, for herself and for John?

ACT III

1) What is the importance of John Proctor's last speech in Act III?

2) Danforth give the premise for judging a witch. Summarize his guidelines.

ACT IV

1) Parris tells Danforth, "You cannot hang this sort". What does he mean?

2) Do you think Elizabeth Proctor would confess if she were in her husband's place? Explain.

*Even though I know the last question is aswered as an opinion, I still would like to know what you think. Thanks so much!

Posted By elyana t #65093 at Nov 22, 2008 8:45 PM in The Crucible || 2 replies

plz help me with my essay on rev. hale

discuss the changes that rev. hale undergoes in the course of the play?

plz give me some ideas as i dunno wat to write... ive only written 300 words:(

thanks in advance

Posted By gr8 d #72895 at Dec 12, 2008 11:49 AM in The Crucible || 1 reply

essay!

heyy i need some help.
i have to write a 5 paragraph essay on how a specific death scene in the crucible helps to illuminate the meaning of the work as a whole.
any suggestions?

Posted By emily v #66973 at Oct 30, 2008 4:37 PM in The Crucible || 7 replies

need help on myy essay for the crucible.

i need to find some quotes that connect with the tone of the play.
can anybody help me??

Posted By taylor s #70441 at Nov 25, 2008 8:28 PM in The Crucible || 1 reply