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