The Crucible Act 1 'Salem'
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- The Crucible, Act 1 "Salem"
- "The room gives off an air of clean spareness"
- Salem is a Puritan community.
- Simple lifestyle.
- Church is most important.
- Children do as they're told.
- Not listened to.
- Seen as innocent.
- Enjoyment is frowned upon.
- "We did dance, and I'll be whipped if I must be"
- Harsh punishment evokes fear in the people.
- People lie to avoid it.
- Harsh punishment evokes fear in the people.
- "We did dance, and I'll be whipped if I must be"
- Salem is a Puritan community.
- "Long held hatreds of neighbours could now be openly expressed."
- Many grudges.
- Thirst for revenge.
- Results in numerous deaths.
- Thirst for revenge.
- "Where's my wood?"
- Many grudges.
- "My name is good in the village!"
- Status is important.
- People judged you quickly.
- "There is a murdering witch among us"
- Very superstitious
- Can't trust anyone
- Results in fear and accusation.
- "instantly Abigail points at Tituba"
- Quick to shrug off blame.
- Blamed without trial.
- Unfair justice system.
- "instantly Abigail points at Tituba"
- Results in fear and accusation.
- (Hale's books) "they are weighted with authority"
- Even most educated believe in witches.
- People blindly follow authority, even if wrong.
- Reputation is important.
- "The room gives off an air of clean spareness"
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