Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Do Now: Tituba admits to conjuring the devil and then accusing two women of being witches. Why does she do this?  Could you see yourself doing that under pressure. Why? Why not?

The Crucible: Back to John and Elizabeth... Reading questions
1. How has Mary Warren's character changed?
2. What word would you choose to describe the Proctors' marriage? Explain.
3. Explain the following quotations. Who said it? What does it tell you about the character?
Quotes of the day: 
"It is an everlasting funeral in your heart."
"Your justice would freeze beer."

Laptops tomorrow: Be ready to write about your favorite character through today's class. Use direct and indirect characterization, motivation, and examples from the play to help you present the full picture.

Homework: Analyze the relationship between Elizabeth and Proctor. What's your opinion? Use evidence from the play to prove your point. ( 50 points )