Exploring Themes and Motifs in The Crucible

The video discusses Arthur Miller's play 'The Crucible', set in 1692 Salem, where witchcraft accusations spiral out of control. John Proctor, the protagonist, is caught in a scandal with Abigail, leading to his wife's arrest. Proctor's moral struggle and refusal to falsely confess highlight Miller's critique of McCarthyism, drawing parallels between the witch trials and 1950s America. The play's title symbolizes Proctor's severe test and the purification of truth amidst chaos.

What year is 'The Crucible' set in?

• 1692

• 1950

• 1776

• 1607

Who is accused of witchcraft first?

• Elizabeth Proctor

• John Proctor

• Tituba

• Reverend Parris

What does Abigail Williams desire?

• To leave Salem

• To marry John Proctor

• To become a witch

• To confess her sins

Who gets arrested for witchcraft?

• John Proctor

• Reverend Parris

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Abigail Williams

What does John Proctor struggle with?

• Leaving Salem

• Forgiving Abigail

• Confessing to witchcraft

• Accusing others of witchcraft

Why does John Proctor tear up his confession?

• He wants to protect his family

• He is afraid

• He refuses to lie

• He wants to live

What is a crucible according to the play?

• A witch's cauldron

• A test of faith

• A metal container for melting

• A severe test or trial

What historical event does 'The Crucible' parallel?

• The American Revolution

• The Salem Witch Trials

• World War II

• McCarthyism

What does Arthur Miller criticize through 'The Crucible'?

• The judicial system

• The education system

• The practice of witchcraft

• The act of McCarthyism

What does John Proctor's decision at the end of the play symbolize?

• Betrayal

• Integrity

• Cowardice

• Confusion