... , which gave a disproportionate amount to one of his stepbrothers. What comments can you make about the characters of Rebecca Nurse, Giles Corey, John Proctor, Reverend Parris and Mr. Hale? Rebecca Nurse is a highly respected member of the community, a law abiding and innocent victim. Rebecca Nurse was also envied by Mrs. Putnam as she has eleven children and twenty six grand children. Giles Corey ... wants her dead and she also believes that Abigail Williams will succeed if the witch-hunt continues. Why does Hale visit the proctor house? Hale visits the Proctor house to test the religio...

• Word Count: 2620
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

... never actually mentioned. The word crucible, in simplest terms, means "a trial." Although the play is based around a series of court-trials, Miller chose it as the title to mean a severe test, as of patience or belief; a trial within oneself. Many of the characters in The Crucible face difficult decisions, or crucibles, piecing together the story. The first crucible to take place ... - I come not to hurt the court-" (1088) John says, refusing to drop the charges and submits a petition to the court signed by ninety-one people declaring their good opinion of Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Procto...

• Word Count: 1041
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... never actually mentioned. The word crucible, in simplest terms, means "a trial." Although the play is based around a series of court-trials, Miller chose it as the title to mean a severe test, as of patience or belief; a trial within oneself. Many of the characters in The Crucible face difficult decisions, or crucibles, piecing together the story. The first crucible to take place ... - I come not to hurt the court-" (1088) John says, refusing to drop the charges and submits a petition to the court signed by ninety-one people declaring their good opinion of Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Procto...

• Word Count: 986
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School