Affair with abigail - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who worked as a servant for the Proctors? Mary Warren Abigail drinks a charm in hopes of killing this person. Elizabeth Proctor Who was brought in to disprove the presence of witches in Salem? Reverend Hale Who is the minister in Salem whose daughter is sick at the beginning of Act 1? Reverend Parris Who gave Elizabeth Proctor the poppet that caused so much distress? Mary Warren Who really stuck the pin in the poppet? Abigail Williams How could Joh...

Why would Miller include a note on historical accuracy? To explain that not everything in the book is historically accurate Who are Rev. Parris, Betty, and Abigail? What is their relationship? Betty is Rev. Parris' daughter and Abigail is Parris' niece, unmarried and orphaned Who is Tituba? What is her relationship to the family? She is Parris' slave What is wrong with Betty? She's paralyzed; doesn't talk or eat Why does Parris suggest calling in Rev. Hale? ...

In terms of this play, what is crucible? - ANSWERSA severe test or trial Why does Rev. Parrris not want anyone to think that Betty may be bewitched? - ANSWERSHe thinks his enemies will ruin his ministry with that information How long had it been since Abigail worked for the Proctors? Why did she say she was fired? - ANSWERS7 months; Goody proctor wanted slaves and because goody proctor did like her. What does Abigail Williams say to her uncle for the reason she was dismissed from her jo...

English - the crucible (act 1-3) test graded A+ How is Abigail characterized? she lies a lot, she's 17, an orphan, she has an endless capacity for lying What does the doctor think (as related by Susanna) is the cause of Betty's illness? unnatural causes, this is what starts everything Who has Reverend Parris sent for? reverend hale What does Abigail believe is the reason for Betty's behavior? she thinks betty is just scared Why is Parris so concerned for himself? he's afraid he is going ...

What is wrong with Betty, and what, according to rumor, is the cause? She can't move & is just lying in bed. The rumor is witchcraft involvement. What did Parris see in the forest? He saw Betty & Abigail dancing, Tituba was singing over the fire, & a naked girl was running around. What is Parris so concerned about the rumor? It's going to ruin his reputation. Where did Abigail work, and why does she say she was discharged? She worked at Goody Proctor's service & she w...

What do we know about Reverend Parris? Reverend Parris is in his mid 40s, and thinks that he is being persecuted wherever he goes. He is a widower who has a daughter who is sick. He seems to care more about is witchcraft is involved and what it could do to his reputation than his daughters recovery. What are some reasons neighbors would accuse others of witchcraft? Neighbors would accuse each other of witchcraft because of how they personally feel about them. Most people would accuse ot...

Abigail main motivation: to be with John Proctor. main conflict: she is unable to be with John because he and Elizabeth are still married. personality: conniving, lustful, vengeful, controlling, manipulative. effect on plot: after Tituba is forced to confess, Abigail jumps in and starts accusing others. Reverend Parris main motivation: to keep his reputation clean; to retain his position as Reverend of Salem. main conflict: he is not well liked; has many enemies. personality: self-...

Early in the play, Rev. Parris is greatly concerned with his "enemies," whom he fears will use Betty's mysterious illness against him. What does this show us about Parris? Would you say he's a good father? Give evidence to support your answer. He is not a good father, because he cares about his reputation more than his daughter. Why does Elizabeth Proctor only rarely come to church these days? She doesn't want to go to church because Abigail goes to church. Abigail had an affair with ...

Early in the play, Rev. Parris is greatly concerned with his "enemies," whom he fears will use Betty's mysterious illness against him. What does this show us about Parris? Would you say he's a good father? Give evidence to support your answer. He is not a good father, because he cares about his reputation more than his daughter. Why does Elizabeth Proctor only rarely come to church these days? She doesn't want to go to church because Abigail goes to church. Abigail had an affair with ...

Abigail admits to Rev. Parris to doing what in the forest at the beginning of the play? Dancing What else do we find out Abigail did in the forest? Drinks blood Why does Abigail drink blood? To curse Elizabeth Proctor What is wrong with Betty and Ruth? Other than witchcraft, what could be the cause? The girls are not responding but they're eyes are open. The girls could be in a coma. Explain the conflict between Abigail and John Proctor They had an affair. What in Thomas Putnam's past m...