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2021 The Crucible Act II, part 2 Today's reading only involves four roles: John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Reverend Hale, and a narrator

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2021 The Crucible Act II, part 2

Today's reading only involves four roles: John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Reverend Hale, and a narrator.  Organize into groups of no more than 4 students for today's section of Act II which begins at the start of page 493 and continues through line 865 on the first column of page 498 (when Giles Corey appears).  Answer the following questions as you read.

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1) List the students reading in your group today with their roles in parentheses. For example: Bob Smith (Parris & Susanna), Jane Doe (Tituba & Ms. Putnam), Sally Sue (Narrator), and Michael Scott (Abigail & Putnam).  If you are making up this assignment by yourself due to being absent, please indicate that instead.

2) Why is Elizabeth concerned after her discussion with Mary Warren? (page 493)

3) What does Elizabeth want John to do in light of this concern, and how does he respond? (page 493)

4) Based on Elizabeth's words in lines 490-546 (pages 493-494) why is she unable to move on from the pain of John and Abigail's affair?

5) Based on John's responses to Elizabeth in lines 490-546 (pages 493-494), do you think Elizabeth is right to say the things she does, or do you think John has a right to be upset by what she suggests?  Explain.

6. Why does Reverend Hale stop by the Proctors' house? (page 494)

7. According to Hale, what other person has surprisingly been accused of witchcraft, and, based on what you remember from Act I, why do you think this person was mentioned?

8. Does Hale believe that this accused person could be working for the devil?  Explain why or why not.  (page 495)

9. What TWO concerns does Hale cite when questioning the Proctors about the Christian character of their home?  (page 495)

10. What reasons does Proctor give in response to Hale's concerns?  (page 495)

11. Explain the irony in Proctor’s failure to remember all of the Commandments.  (page 496)

12. What shocking claim does Proctor make?  Do you think Hale believes him?  Why or why not?  (page 497)

13. In lines 834-865 (pages 497-498), how does Elizabeth bewilder Hale?  What point is she trying to make by responding to his questions in that way? Exonerate