Friday, January 24, 2014
Government
How is theocracy broken in the play? How does the government as presented in the play differ from U.S. government today?
Title
Using both the dictionary defintion and associations of the word crucible, explain why Miller chose The Crucible as the title of the play.
Responsibility
Who holds the most blame for the events that occured in Salem? Justify your response.
Character
Frequently in serious literature, one character assumes the role of the voice of reason. Who would you classify in this role after reading The Crucible?
Character
Brainstorm and list human frailities found in the character(s) in the play and suggest who possesses each fraility. Justify your response.
The Puritan Myth
What is Puritanism? Why did they come to America? If the play is accurate, what myths do you find?
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