The Crucible Act 3

Literary Term

Euphemism- A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt.
"I have known her, sir. I have known her"(102). This euphemism is used to say that he selpt with Abigail. John Proctor is saying that he had an affair with Abigail, but not directly saying the words.

Quote Elation

"It is a whore!...My wife, my dear good wife, took this girl soon after, sir and put her out on the highroad. And being what she is, a lump of vanity, sir... she thinks to dance with me on my wife.s grave"(102).
John Proctor is getting real. He threw himself and Abigail under the bus. He gave away his good name to expose their lie. John Proctor told the court exactly why Abigail would lie, especially about Goody Proctor. Getting exposed is a huge thing that could destroy everything that Abigail has set up throughout the play.

Characters

Abigail Williams:

• Whore
• Niece of Parris
• Orphan
• Beautiful

Purpose: The purpose of Abigail is to start up the entire plot. Abigail is in the story to mess everything up. She is the ultimate instegator. is  the

The Crucible Act 2

Literary Term

Allusion- A breif reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

"She sometimes made compact with Lucifer, and wrote her name in his book-with her blood"(54).

This statement by Mary Warren references Lucifer. Everyone knows who that is, and it has high cultural significance.

Quote Elation

"I never knew it before. I never knew anything before. When she come into the court I say to myself, I must not accuse this woman, for she sleep in ditches... I feel a clamp around my neck and then I cannot breathe air; and then I hear a screamin' voice, amd it were my voice-and all at once I remember everything she done to me"(55).

This quote shows just how people can be manipulated. Mary Warren didn't really believe in witches before. Now that everyone is crying witchcraft, she is is tricking herself into believing that there are witches. Everyone is falling into the trap that has been set up. This trap is getting people killed, but everyone is blinded to the damage.

Characters

John Proctor:

• Husband
• Father
• Adulterer
• Married to Elizabeth
• Farmer

Purpose: John Proctor adds drama and fuel for Abigail. If not for John Proctor, Abigail would not be the character that she is.