The Crucible
10 flashcards · English · by Logan Pollack
Gave up a prosperous business in Barbados to become the minister in Salem. Wanted golden candlesticks in the church.
Reverend Parris
A mean-spirited woman who spread rumors of witchcraft because of her own misery over losing seven of eight children.
Anne Putnam
Reverend’s daughter who took ill and would not wake after found dancing in the forest with the other girls.
Betty Parris
A well-educated, “eager-eyed intellectual” called to Salem to investigate witchcraft.
Reverend Hale
He is the court clerk. He is afraid of Proctor.
Ezekiel Cheever
He is a town marshal. He is very committed to obeying the law and upholding it no matter what
Marshall Herrick
His wife is also in jail. He thinks this is all nonsense.
Francis Nurse
A manipulative girl that is trying to create hysteria and use it to get her way.
Abigail Williams
He is a farmer and he has had an affair with abigail
John Proctor
An African Slave that was forced into this mess because she couldn’t say no since she was a slave.
Tituba