Warm-Up Act III Discussion Homework The Crucible, Act 111 Warm-Up Act III Discussion Homework

How does history shape literature? WARM-UP: Essential Question: How does history shape literature? Student Objectives: Students will understand how a text is shaped by the historical context of a time period. Students will demonstrate knowledge of early American Literature including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. Students will understand how the structure of text impacts reader understanding. Review your film questions from Thursday. Based on the girls’ reaction to Mary, make a prediction about how the court reacts to Proctor bringing Mary before them. Will his plan work? Why or Why not?

Act III: The Crisis or Turning Point A choice made by the main characters determines the direction of the action A happy ending = Comedy Downward action= Tragedy Most dramatic and intense moment All the complications lead to this moment Let’s see how Act III plays out! Turning Point Rising Action Exposition

Act III: The Crisis or Turning Point A choice made by the main characters determines the direction of the action A happy ending = Comedy Downward action= Tragedy Most dramatic and intense moment All the complications lead to this moment John admits adultery BUT is let down by Elizabeth and Mary. Turning Point Rising Action Exposition

Danforth and Hathorne In this act, we see the helplessness of the innocent in the face of unjust legal authority Danforth and Hathorne defiantly defend the position of the court. The court has its own twisted logic: Martha Corey: I know not what a witch is. Hathorne: How do you know then, that you are not a witch?

The court Danforth asks for a plea in writing Proctor presents petition Corey accuses Putnam of trying to get land “No, no I accept no depositions” Danforth orders all 91 arrested Corey can't name witness for fear he'll be arrested. Corey is arrested.

Proctor Why does he not take Danforth's offer of a year's freedom for his wife? At the beginning of the act Proctor tries extremely hard to stay calm: “I have no love for Mr Parris...But God I surely love.” However later in the act he is enraged and desperate “How do you call Heaven! Whore! Whore!”

Abigail She and the other girls know that the court believes them. They keep lying. She stands up to Danforth's questioning She stays silent while others argue She is able to make Danforth “'weaken' by questioning him: “To be mistrusted, denied, questioned?” Then she and the other girls pretend that Mary is casting a spell on them

Proctor Proctor confesses “I have known her” “it is a whore's vengeance” But again Abigail stands up to Danforth Elizabeth is summoned to prove Proctor's confession.

Elizabeth Proctor When the judges suggest she may be lying about her pregnancy he says, “That woman will never lie”. He has faith in her morals. However this means she will not accuse her husband of the crime of lechery. But then realizes what a mistake she has made.

Writing Prompt In at least a paragraph, respond to the following prompt: Thus far in the text, which character has changed the most? Explain your answer using textual evidence to support your claim.

Homework Read Act IV

Warm-Up Text Quiz Act IV Homework The Crucible, Act 1v Warm-Up Text Quiz Act IV Homework

How does history shape literature? WARM-UP: Essential Question: How does history shape literature? Student Objectives: Students will understand how a text is shaped by the historical context of a time period. Students will demonstrate knowledge of early American Literature including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. Students will understand how the structure of text impacts reader understanding. Hale has again and again expressed his disapproval of the trials by the end of ACT III. What does this say about Hale’s character and the society of Salem at this time (think about why Hale was first invited to Salem).

Setting The scene begins in a cell It is now the fall - months have passed The act begins with a darkly humorous scene- Tituba and Sarah Good drunk and convinced they are going to Barbados Again this relieves the tension

Salem is falling apart… Look at Herrick in Acts Two and Three, can you see a contrast with now? Parris “has a mad look these days” Even the farms are deteriorating: “so many cows wandering the highroads” In Andover there is a rebellion and they have “thrown out the court” Danforth and Hathorne are increasingly insecure: “There is no rebellion in Andover” 06/11/06 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

ACT IV

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Danforth “Why at every execution I have seen naught but high satisfaction in the town!” (pg111) Parris talks of the different way that the town will react to the hanging of Rebecca Nurse: “many honest people will weep for them , and our good purpose is lost in tears” 06/11/06 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Danforth By Danforth's logic it would be unfair to pardon seven for crimes that 12 have hanged for He must protect his position and reputation; “Postponement now speaks a floundering on my part...While I speak God's law I will not crack its voice with whimpering” Why is he jumpy and paranoid about rebellion? 06/11/06 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Hale I come to do the Devil's work...There is blood on my head! Hale is desperate to save Proctor Look at the imagery he uses when speaking to Elizabeth: “I came into this village...” He says “Life is God's most precious gift” 06/11/06 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Proctor Miller stresses the love between John and Elizabeth when they meet She tells him how Giles died. How? John still feels guilty about the affair Proctor decides “I want my life” What difficult decision does Proctor have to make? 06/11/06 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Proctor “Why must it be written?” He does confess He will not accuse Rebecca or Martha Why? He signs the confession but then tears it up and denounces it: “I confess to God” “How may I live without my name?” Why is it so important for Proctor to preserve his good name, even at the cost of his life? 06/11/06 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Proctor's Sacrifice In choosing not to confess, Proctor redeems himself after his affair with Abigail: “You have made your magic now...I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor...white enough to keep it from such dogs” His last words are heroic and call for others to show the same strength “...show a stony heart and sink them with it!” 06/11/06 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Final Words Elizabeth speaks the final words: “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!” Proctor dies with a reputation as a good man In Act II what does Elizabeth say about John’s goodness? How does this quote connect to her final words regarding John? 06/11/06 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

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