The Crucible recources
A study of truth and justice

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3498/

Background: A note on the historical accuracy of the play

A psychiatrist’s explanation of hysteria (scroll down for his discussion of the Salem Witch Trials)

Study Guide Questions crucible-study_guide.pdf
Complete Packet of Worksheets

By the time we finish studying this play, you will be expected to turn in the following materials:

A. A “conflicts” graphic organizer for Act One: Crucible-act1-conflict.pdf
B. A “changing status” graphic organizer for Act Two: Crucible-act2-status_changes.pdf
C. A “motivation” chart for Act Three: Crucible-act3-character.pdf
D. An “action/explanation” chart for Act FourCrucible-act4-character.pdf

In addition, you will need to write a 600-word essay about the play. Your essay should answer one of these questions:

1. How does Proctor’s major dilemma change in the course of the play?
2. How does Reverend Hale change during the play?
3. Compare or contrast the role of Abigail Williams with that of Elizabeth Proctor.
4. Which three characters are most to blame for the injustice that takes place in Salem?
5. Discuss Elizabeth as a symbol of truth.

In addition to the essay itself, you will need to turn in:

A. A completed “plot to theme” worksheet: http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/From_Plot_to_Theme-story_analysis.pdf

Here’s a sample worksheet that I filled out: http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Notes_and_analysis_of_Crucible-truth_and_lies.pdf
B. A thesis/outline worksheet: http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/thesis-worksheet.pdf

List of Characters