What Corey asks Hale is what it means that Corey's wife has been
reading “strange books
.” He says he has always wanted to ask a learned man that question.
What does Giles say to Reverend Hale?
He tells Hale: “
Last night — mark this — I tried and tried and could not say my prayers. Then she close her book and walks out of the house, and suddenly — mark this — I could pray again!”
Are Giles comments intentional or are his questions innocent?
These
questions are innocent
and intended to be nothing more than genuine interest; however, in this environment of suspicion and accusation these questions could be seen as more than that.
Who does Reverend Hale question?
Hale questions
Proctor
about his poor attendance in church. Hale asks Proctor to recite the Ten Commandments. Proctor can only recall nine and Elizabeth reminds him of the one he forgot — the commandment forbidding adultery. The fact that Proctor forgets this particular commandment is not unintentional.
What does Giles Corey reveal to the Proctors and Reverend Hale?
Giles Corey and Francis Nurse have come to announce
that both their wives have been taken
. This is a critical moment for both Proctor and Hale. For Proctor, he sees that the conflict he has tried to avoid is approaching ever closer. His isolationist stance will not work.
Is Reverend Hale a good person?
Reverend John Hale was
a good man
in the sense of being the perfect and good citizen of Massachusetts in the 1600's. He was pious, adherent to the laws and beliefs, and a good Puritan Christian. John Proctor, on the contrary would not be considered the greatest citizen.
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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Why can't Giles remember his prayers?
What is the likely reason that Old Giles cannot say his prayers?
He is easily frightened
. He is forgetful and barely knows his prayers. Rebecca Nurse sent her spirit out against him.
Who is taken to jail at the end of Act III?
| Question Answer | Who is taken to jail at the end of Act III Giles Corey and John Proctor . | Why does Deputy Governor Danforth initially write off Giles Corey Because of his age. | How does Danforth suspect Proctor views the court With contempt. |
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Why is Giles suspicious of his wife in Act 1?
Giles Corey proceeds to ask an innocent question to Reverend Hale about his wife reading “strange books.” Giles Corey is suspicious about his
wife reading
and does not know if there can be any connection to witchcraft.
Why does Hale quit the court?
At the end of Act 3, Reverend Hale quits the court in Salem
out of frustration because he sees that irrationality and hysteria have taken over the proceedings
. However, in Act 4, we learn that he has returned to Salem to speak with the prisoners and convince them to confess.
What does Reverend Hale think of?
He is a
sincere man who believes in the innocence of others
. Although proving witchcraft would make him well-known or famous, he does not have his self-interests in mind (like Reverend Parris) when he comes to Salem. He believes in truth and justice.
Why is Rebecca Nurse jailed?
Rebecca Nurse is in jail
because she has been accused of witchcraft
.
Why does Elizabeth want John to do why she won't do it?
Elizabeth originally wants John
to go to Salem so he can tell the court that he knows the girls are lying
. Then, when she finds out she was accused in court, she wants him to go to Salem to speak directly with Abigail. Elizabeth makes these requests with an eye towards correcting injustice and saving her own life.
Why does Elizabeth not believe in witches?
She says that she doesn't believe in witches
because she cannot lie
. When Hale asks her, directly, she knows that the good, Christian thing to do is to tell the truth. … Elizabeth says that if she herself stands accused, then witches must not really exist. For if they did, no one could accuse her.
Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor?
Reverend Parris is extremely worried as Abigail informs him that rumors of witchcraft are beginning to spread throughout Salem. … Reverend Parris's daughter, Betty, will not wake up. He sends for the doctor
because he wants to find out what's wrong with her; he is hoping she is just ill
.
