Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Tuesday, June 10 Act IV The Crucible



REGENT'S TAKES AND RETAKES: 8:15, Thursday, June 19
In class: reading Act IV of The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Wednesday: watching Act IV and review
Thursday and Friday: final assessment.  Grades close Friday, with the exception of those who are taking or retaking the Regents on June 19.

What's on the assessment? 
Five questions from last Friday's test. 
Four quotations to identify as to who is speaking to whom and why this is significant in terms of understanding the character, plot, tone and / or theme.
Essay response to one of the following. Don't forget your text.

1. What role do grudges and personal rivalries play in the witch trial hysteria.
2. How do the witch trials empower individuals who were previously powerless?
3.What role does sex, and sexual repression, play in The Crucible?
4. Why are Danforth, Hathorne, and the other authorities so resistant to believing the claim that Abigail and the other girls are lying?
You will need to use specific, detailed information to support your response.

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