What do the stage directions in Act 1 reveal about Abigail and John Proctor?

What do the stage directions in Act 1 reveal about Abigail and John Proctor?

What did the stage directions reveal about how Abigail and John each feel about their relationship? Abigail still wants him and think they have a future. John has fond memories but doesn’t have feelings for her.

What do the stage directions reveal about the motives for the behavior of Thomas Putnam and Parris?

The motives for the behavior of Thomas Putnam and Parris reveal in the stage direction because we can see on the evidence below that Parris suspects Betty’s condition to be the result of something evil, something that he believes has “taken” his daughter away.

What is the nature of the conflict between Abigail and Proctor in this section?

Abigail Williams and John Proctor have one main conflict. It is revealed early in the play that he has had an adulterous affair with Abigail, who worked as his servant. This conflict leads to a complex set of events and ultimately to John Proctor’s death.

What are some examples of hysteria in the crucible?

One specific example of hysteria occurs in Act III when the girls, led by Abigail, accuse Mary Warren of witchcraft to prevent her from testifying against them. Though multiple people (including Mary) have claimed that the witchcraft accusations are false, the court refuses to be swayed.

What was found on Parris door in the crucible?

Parris worries that the people of Salem will throw out the court, as the people in Andover did. Parris found a dagger outside his door and he fears for his life. He attempts to convince Danforth to postpone the executions until Hale successfully convinces a prisoner to confess.

Why do court leaders want John to confess?

He wants him to sign his name to the confession, so that it can be hung up for everyone in town to see. Danforth wants to use John Proctor’s name to prove that the witch craft is real and that Danforth/the court did not hang innocent people.

Who does Parris say has vanished from town?

4. Who does Parris say robbed him and then vanished from town? Parris says that Abigail has run away with Mercy Lewis by robbing 31 pounds, and boarding a ship to get away from the mess she has created.