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The Crucible
Arthur Miller
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Key Questions and Answers
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Act I: Opening scene to the entrance of John Proctor
Act I: The entrance of John Proctor to the entrance of Reverend Hale
Act I: The entrance of Reverend Hale to the closing scene
Act II
Act III
Act IV–Epilogue
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
John Proctor
Abigail Williams
Reverend Hale
Elizabeth Proctor
Judge Danforth
Mary Warren
Giles Corey
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Allusions
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Who is actually on trial in The Crucible?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Ownership and Property
Justice
Absolution
Consequences
Quotes By Section
Act I: Opening Scene to the Entrance of John Proctor
Act I: The Entrance of John Proctor to the Entrance of Reverend Hale
Act I: The Entrance of Reverend Hale to the Closing Scene
Act III
Act IV—Epilogue
Quotes By Character
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Reverend John Hale
Elizabeth Proctor
Deputy Governor Danforth
Quotes By Symbol
The Witch Trials and McCarthyism
Further Study
Context
Arthur Miller and the Red Scare
The Crucible and Political Theater
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act 1, part 1
Act 1, part 2
Act 1, part 3
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4-Epilogue
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Theme, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Act 1, part 2 Quiz
Further Study
Act 1, part 2 Quiz
1
of 5
What is the real reason that Elizabeth Proctor fired Abigail Williams?
She suspected Abigal is a witch.
Abigal stole from the Proctors.
Abigal had an affair with John Proctor.
She and Abigal didn't want to mix work and friendship.
2
of 5
What do Abigail and John fight about?
Her returning to work in his household
Their affair and their feelings
Abigail treating Elizabeth badly
Reverend Parris's church policies
3
of 5
What does Mrs. Putnam believe is wrong with Betty Parris?
She is under the influence of witchcraft.
She is suffering from a severe fever.
She is desperately trying to avoid the church.
She has finally found her way back to Jesus.
4
of 5
What does Rebecca Nurse believe is wrong with Betty Parris?
She cannot hear words about God without being in agony.
She is overstimulated and having a fit.
She is legitimately insane and needs to be treated.
She will never come back to her senses.
5
of 5
Why do Mr. Putnam and John Proctor fight?
Because they disagree about the rights of men to divorce their wives
Because they are both vying for Abigail's affections
Because they disagree about the cause of Betty and Ruth's distress
Because they disagree about the importance of church-going
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