Francis Nurse:
70 – 85
. Ezekiel Cheever
How old is Rebecca Nurse in The Crucible?
Rebecca Nurse was a
71-year-old grandmother
and wife of a local artisan when she was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials.
What is Francis nurse like in the crucible?
Francis Nurse is
a good man and a good husband
who has the courage to stand up to the court and say that the judge and governor have been deceived.
Who is a servant to Francis Nurse in The Crucible?
| A B | FRANCIS NURSE UNOFFICIAL JUDGE OF THE TOWN | MERCY LEWIS PUTNAMS’ SERVANT | MARY WARREN PROCTORS’ CURRENT SERVANT | ANN PUTNAM ALL BUT ONE OF HER CHILDREN DIED |
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How old is Martha Corey in the crucible?
She was
72 years old
. This accusation represented a turning point in the Salem Witch Trials as Corey was a respected member of the church who had good economic and social standing within the community.
Is Francis Nurse respected?
Francis Nurse Farmer and landowner in Salem. He is
a respected member of the community
often called upon to settle disagreements between individuals. Susanna Walcott Friend to Abigail. She also takes part in the trials by falsely accusing others of witchcraft.
Who lost 7 babies in the crucible?
| A B | Tituba slave who “conjures” spirits | Ann Putnam lost 7 babies at birth | Reverend Hale minister from Beverly | Reverend Parris Harvard educated Salem minister |
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What does Francis Nurse fear?
Francis was horrified at the turn of events and was convinced that everyone who tried to help would suffer at the hands of the court. Mr. Nurse believed this because the court
was already biased
and was only relying on evidence provided by the girls, going by the arrests made and the entire process.
Who is the servant girl for the proctors?
Mary Warren
. Mary is the Proctors’ servant after Abigail was let go.
Who is the farmer with the secret sin?
John Proctor
– A local farmer who lives just outside town; Elizabeth Proctor’s husband. A stern, harsh-tongued man, John hates hypocrisy. Nevertheless, he has a hidden sin—his affair with Abigail Williams—that proves his downfall.
Who is the most powerful character in The Crucible?
Abigail Williams
has the most power in The Crucible. Just one word from Abigail is enough to send an innocent person to their death if they are convicted as a witch. Abigail relishes her newfound power because as a young woman in a patriarchal, Puritan society, she’s never had any power before.
What evidence is used against Martha Corey?
The two pieces of evidence used against Martha Corey in The Crucible are
her habit of reading “strange books” and Walcott’s accusation that she bewitched his livestock so that none of his pigs can live longer than four weeks
.
Who is the man who wanted golden candlesticks?
In the drama,
Rev. Parris
wanted golden candlesticks for the altar, and according to John Proctor, preached about them often. Proctor resented Parris’s rich tastes, considering him to be a greedy and ungodly man.
What does John ask Mary Warren to do and why is she so afraid?
What does John ask Mary Warren to do? He wants her to explain to the court that she made the poppet – not Elizabeth. Why is Mary so afraid to do as he asks?
She says that Abigail will kill her.
