Monday, October 31, 2011

The Crucible- Act IV

What are the character traits of Rev. Parris?  We see a slight change in him during Act IV...what caused those changes?  Are they genuine?

Monday, October 24, 2011

Act III- The Crucible

Are the court proceedings fair?  Which parts of the court proceedings mirror current day courtroom proceedings?  What is the purpose of the Witch Trials?  Justice or something else?

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Hysteria in "The Crucible"

As we are reading The Crucible, we have been discussing the term "hysteria".  What does this mean in reference to the play?  How can you see "hysteria" developing by the end of Act II?

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Salem Witch Trials v. McCarthyism

Compare and contrast the Salem Witch Trials to McCarthyism.  Be specific.  Mention some of the examples from the Webquest and "Seeing Red" article.  This blog does not have to include a quote, but it must be over six sentences in length.