An Important American Play

Whether you liked The Crucible of not, why do you think it is considered an important American play? Think in terms of the history it reveals and also the more universal themes that lie at its heart. Feel free to take issue with each other if need be, but do so politely.

FROM "DIARY OF A PURITAN GIRL" #2-- Waning Puritanism

Provide a solid example from the diary that could be used as evidence that Puritan Orthodoxy was declining in Massachusetts as of the late 1600's.

FROM "DIARY OF A PURITAN GIRL" #1 Puritan Orthodoxy

If you've nothing to add re: Miller, how about: Offer a solid example from the diary of Puritan orthodoxy still in evidence in Massachusetts in the later 1600's.

Passages From The Crucible

What passage do you think single-handidly best represents the Salem witchcraft tragedy and why? Make sure you quote a piece of the passage as part of your comment and provide a specific reference to its location in the play.

Miller's Characters

Excluding the 2 major characters (Abigail and John Proctor), who is your favorite character in the play and why? Briefly, how is the character important in the play?