Mayhem and Manipulation
Now that you understand the characters and conflicts set up in Act 1, read Act 2 of The Crucible.
Keep in mind the following pre-reading questions:
- How is the theme of hypocrisy played out in this scene?
- What is the nature of John and Elizabeth's relationship? What does each character want from the other? What is the obstacle for each?
- What is Hale's motivation for going to the Proctor's that night?
- How is Abigail's plan set in motion in this Act?
- How has the conflict begun to snowball out of control?
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| The dark forces in The Crucible are less voodoo than human hypocrisy and fear. |
