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“Do Now” September 23, 2013 Respond to the following questions. Now”girls drive Mary 1. As Abigail and the“Do other January 23, is 2013 Warren to hysteria, why it important that they act as a group? What does their unity Pick up the “Do Now” from the front say about character? desk.their I know you may have already 2. What elements setting, described at done this, of butthe please do it again. the beginning of Act III, create a grim Homework: Me” Draft atmosphere for “All theAbout action to Final come? and Presentation is on Friday! 3. What 3 things does Danforth learn about Abigail that make him begin to doubt her character? After Reading Questions 1. In lines 52-80, stage directions and dialogue reveal the condition of the mail cell. What is it like? Cite evidence. 2. Reread lines 232-236. What does Parris mean when he refers to “this sort”? Why does he oppose the hanging of “this sort”? 3. Reread lines 203-210. Why does Parris want to curb the emotion that is being generated out of sympathy for those who have died? 4. What reasons does Danforth give for refusing to postpone the executions? (257-260) 5. What does Danforth claim is his authority for making decisions of life and death? (266-267) Character Danforth Parris Hale Views Strengths Weaknesses “Do Now” September 24, 2013 The Crucible is read by high school students across the country. Why do you think this novel is read by so many high school students? What lessons do you think Arthur Miller is trying to teach? • Verbal Irony: a speaker or writer says one thing but actually means the opposite Example: Your mom walks into your filthy bedroom and says, “I see you’ve cleaned your room!” • Situational Irony: the outcome of a situation is inconsistent with what we expect would logically or normally occur Example: While a thief is robbing someone, his house gets broken into. • Dramatic Irony: the audience or reader is aware of something that a character does not know Example: Romeo thinks Juliet is dead, but the audience knows that she has only been given a potion to sleep. What was John’s intention in publicly admitting his affair with Abigail? How is this ironic? What type of irony is this? What is ironic about the beliefs of the Puritan community and the events of the play so far? Mood: the prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work Bouncing into the room, she lit up the vicinity with a joyous glow on her face as she told her friends about her fiancé and their wedding plans.