Lines 502–513: Explain why you think Miller puts stage directions in quotes. What is revealed about the character of Elizabeth in these moments?

Question

cite text and quotes from the story and which line is located at

this link contains the Crucible Act 2 pages

Asked by Edward A #643437 on 4/27/2018 12:23 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/27/2018 2:08 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/27/2018 2:08 PM

Stage directions would be confusing if they looked text to be spoken. The italicized words are directing "expression".

In these lines, Elizabeth is protrayed as calm (reasonable) and conceding (submissive to her husband.

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