The Crucible

M: Literary analysis (TEK 4) of Biblical allusions (TEK 7) in the play and Act II Vocabulary Builder (TEK 1) assignments, Wednesday. The students will read pages 1161 – 1165 and discuss (a) the details that suggest tension in the Proctors’ relationship and (b) the meaning of Elizabeth’s allusion to the parting of the Red Sea as it relates to Abigail’s new standing in the community.

T: The students will read pages 1165 – 1169 and discuss the conflict developing between the Proctors and their  community.

W: Literary analysis and Vocabulary Builder assignments due. The students will read pages 1169 – 1175 and discuss (a) the internal conflict that the stage directions suggest that Rev. Hale experiences, and (b) the meaning of Hale’s allusion to the Devil in relation to the accusations against Rebecca Nurse.

Th & F: The students will read pages 1175 – 1181 and discuss (a) how Proctor’s allusion to Pontius Pilate is an insult to Hale, and predict (a) how the poppet will affect Elizabeth’s future, (b) what will be the fate of those accused, and (c) how the charge of lechery  will impact Proctor and his family.