The+Crucible+Act+II

The Crucible Act II Quiz:

1. The quote John Proctor spoke in Act II of //The Crucible// was explaining how the whole town of Salem really doesnt know all about the witchcraft being present. The only people who are really concerned with this are Abigail and the other girls that were in the woods with her. They keep just talking about it and are lying to try and get themselves out of being accused for witchcraft. This really didnt affect the town of Salem or the people in the town because the girls are just trying prove their innocence by saying what one person says and are acting out the witchcraft thinking the whole town of Salem knows whats going on.

2. The relation between Elizabeth and John Proctor change throughout the play. In Act II as John Proctor refrers to their relationship in the house like "a cold winter" he means that very little talking is amongst them and is quiet and awkward. Although John Proctor had an affair with Abigail which makes his wife upset and insecure he proves to her later down the road when trials arise that he cares for her and puts his life on the line rather than her. This proves to Elizabeth that he really does care about her and just made a mistake and their relationship begins to strengthen throughout the rest of the play.

3. In Act II all is not good for Reverend Hale and he finds himself with a philosphical and religious fork in the road. When Reverend Hale finds out about the witchcraft and sees that Elizabeth at blame he knows in his mind something is not right and that she is innocent. Althought he does not want to take her into trial, he knows his responsibilities as a Reverend and knows he has to take her in anyway and not listen to what he thinks because its his job.

4. Ezekiel Cheever is a good representation of the average American in a very simple way. He goes by what other people tell him to do without questioning or reasoning. He arrest Elizabeth Proctor for witchcraft becasue he was told so not knowing why. Average Americans today do what they are told without speaking their minds everyday. They do this because they dont want to have to deal with consequences of any kind and are just there to do what they are told to do even though they may think its not the right thing to do. As Mr. Rice says "DONT BE A CHEEVER!"