Crucible

The Crucible: Questions

Act One

13. What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play?

The function of Rebecca Nurse within the play is the voice of reason. In many occasions within Act One Rebecca is trying to find other ways to deal with Betty’s behaviour. And when Reverend Hale mentions that they need to execute the devil with in her she excuses herself because she cannot stomach this action.

17. What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?

Giles Corey reveals to Reverend Hale that his wife Martha is reading books and that whenever she reads them in the room he cannot pray to God.

18. When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, whom does she blame? What proof does she offer?

Abigail blames Tituba when she is questioned by Hale because she is an easy target. She uses the proof that sometimes she would awake with no clothing and that would be because Tituba is sing her Barbados songs. She also states that Tituba made her drink blood.

21. Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?

Abigail starts accusing people at this point because she is power hungry a by accusing other people then she is no longer looked at as a source to the problem. No longer considered a witch.

22. Why does Betty Parris start accusing people?

Betty starts to accuse people because she is following Abby’s lead. Once Abigail starts to accuse people it is like her queue to start accusing people