Station 6 & 7 Character Portrait's

STATION 6 STANDARDS Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.

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Characters of The Crucible Reverend Parris Widower with children Lacked control in his household, Paranoid and self-pitying Concerned with what others think of him Power-hungry Disliked by parishioners Hostile

Characters of The Crucible Betty Parris 10 year old daughter of Reverend Parris Falls into “stupor” After father caught her dancing in the woods Her illness sparks rumors of witchcraft

Characters of The Crucible Abigail Williams Orphaned Niece of Rev. Parris Smart and cunning Vindictive Mysterious rumors about her purity Leader of the group

Characters of The Crucible Tituba Rev. Parris’ slave From Barbados Cares about the children Is the first accused of witchcraft

Characters of The Crucible John Proctor Mid 30s Successful farmer Even-tempered and easy going Thinks for himself Often seen as a loner Respected in Salem Logical and tolerant Sees himself as a sinner

Characters of The Crucible Elizabeth Proctor John Proctor’s wife “Sickly” Virtuous Cold Eager to please her husband Often sad

Characters in The Crucible Mary Warren 17 years old Proctor’s servant Lonely Easily influenced by others Worried

Characters of The Crucible Thomas Putnam 50 years old Eldest son of richest man in Salem Wealthy Landowner Fights with others over land Greedy Nosy Jumps to conclusions Vindictive Little concern for others

Characters of The Crucible Ann Putnam 45 years old Thomas’ wife “Haunted” and “twisted soul” Lost 7 infants Blames others for misfortunes

Characters of The Crucible Ruth Putnam Thomas and Ann’s daughter Only surviving daughter Falls into stranger stupor After Rev. Parris found dancing in woods Like her “soul was taken”

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Assignment: Character Portrait Using your analyses of the character and seventeenth- century portrait of a Puritans, create a portrait of your assigned character. Click on the link below in order to view 17th Century Portraits. https://www.google.com/search?q=17th+century+portraits&source=lnms& tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZy7OVu6fWAhUD7mMKHStNDvoQ_AUICi gB&biw=1280&bih=879&safe=active&ssui=on Instructions Attention to Style: You may choose to stylize your portrait similar to an authentic seventeenth-century portrait, or you may choose to modernize it, creating a Cubist collage, a surreal painting, or some other style of your choice.

Assignment: Character Portrait Attention to the Setting: What will you place behind the character? What setting would be most appropriate? What setting would tell us about the character’s personality? Refer to Miller’s descriptions. Attention to Appearance: Consider Miller’s descriptions along with the original portraits you viewed. What clothes should this character be wearing? How should the character be viewed? (Close-up, half-length, three-quarter length, seated, or standing). Attention to Non-verbal Qualities (Personality, Insights, Problems, Statements and Actions): How will you communicate these qualities into your portrait? How will the colors communicate these? How will the expression on the character’s face communicate these qualities? Without using words, how will your viewer know who this character is?

Portrait Rationale After you finish your portrait, write a page (approximately 250 words) to describe your portrait and explain your rationale in creating the portrait. Why did you make the choices that you did? You may use the questions listed above to guide your response.

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