The Crucible

 

   
   

 

Background

The History of New England Witchcraft The Language of Salem
Map of Salem Arthur Miller  

 

 

Useful Info

The Play Key Quotations Rhythm & Pace

 

 

Act Notes

Act 1 Act 2 Act 3 Act 4

 

 

Character Profiles

Proctor Abigail Reverend Hale
Elizabeth Giles Corey Rebecca Nurse
Parris Danforth The Putnams
Mary Warren Tituba  

 

 

Motif Tracking

Animal Imagery Books & Paper Clothing
Dancing Doors & Windows Heroism
Hiding & Secrecy Hot & Cold Individual vs. Society
Inside & Outside Passions & Desires Religion
Violence    

 

 

Critical Articles

Tragedy & Common Man Proctor as a Tragic Hero Alternative Readings

 

 

Example Essays

     

 

 

Useful Websites