THE CRUCIBLE Act III

Front

Who said, 'My proof is there! If Jacobs hangs for a witch, he forfeit up his property - that’s law!'?

Back

Giles Corey

Front

What does Danforth's question, 'Tell me, Mr. Proctor, have you given out this story in the village?' suggest about his character?

Back

He is more concerned with public opinion than truth.

Front

Who stated, 'A person is either with this court, or must be counted against it. There be no road between.'?

Back

Judge Danforth

Front

What does Governor Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth?

Back

She is pregnant.

Front

How does Mary Warren react under pressure from the girls?

Back

She breaks down and calls Proctor the Devil.

Front

What is the significance of Giles Corey's statement about property in Act III?

Back

It highlights the theme of greed and the manipulation of the court for personal gain.

Front

What does the phrase 'with this court' imply about the nature of the trials?

Back

It suggests a binary view of loyalty and betrayal, leaving no room for neutrality.

Front

How does John Proctor's character evolve throughout Act III?

Back

He transitions from a man seeking to protect his wife to a figure willing to expose the truth, even at great personal risk.

Front

What role does public opinion play in the decisions made by the court in Act III?

Back

Public opinion heavily influences the court's actions, often prioritizing reputation over justice.

Front

What does Mary Warren's breakdown signify in the context of peer pressure?

Back

It illustrates the intense psychological pressure exerted by the group and the struggle for individual integrity.