Thursday, October 9, 2014

Do Now: Briefly define setting and direct and indirect characterization. Use your handouts to help you.
Classwork: The Crucible Arthur Miller

Act 1, Scene 1.  
The setting:  What inferences about the setting and Puritan Life can you make?
The situation -  Betty appears to be extremely sick. She
lies inert on her bed.
Today we meet Reverend Parris, Tituba, and Abigail.

The focus of analysis is direct and indirect characterization.
You will be using your handout to take notes and support your inferences.
Read between the lines: Based on the dialogue as well as the author's comments - What can you infer about each of these three characters?
Homework: Complete this section of your handout.