The Crucible Act Two

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John Proctor's internal conflict in Act Two

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Desire to protect wife vs. guilt over affair with Abigail Williams

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Elizabeth Proctor's suspicion of John

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Found a poppet with a needle in it.

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John and Abigail's affair in Act Two

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adulterous relationship

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Role of gossip in Salem, Act Two

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Fuels suspicion and accusations of witchcraft

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Tension in Act Two of The Crucible

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Suspicion and accusations of witchcraft

Front

John Proctor's internal conflict in Act Two

Back

Guilt and shame over affair with Abigail Williams

Front

John and Abigail's affair

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Creates tension and conflict in Act Two

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Consequences of gossip in Salem (Act Two, The Crucible)

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Destruction of relationships, loss of trust, unjust persecution of innocents.

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Tension escalation in Act Two of The Crucible

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Suspicion, accusations, strained relationships, secrets, fear, confrontation

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Setting of Act II

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Proctor's house, 8 days after girls' accusations