Major Ideas and Human Experiences (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Flashcards
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Historical setting of The Crucible
Historical setting of The Crucible
1692 Salem witch trials
The Crucible is an allegory for
The Crucible is an allegory for
McCarthyism in 1950s America
Spectral evidence definition
Spectral evidence definition
Testimony about visions/dreams that cannot be verified
John Proctor's declaration about his name
John Proctor's declaration about his name
My name is all I have left!
Danforth's statement showing binary thinking
Danforth's statement showing binary thinking
A person is either with this court or against it
Abigail Williams' transformation
Abigail Williams' transformation
From powerless servant girl to feared authority figure
How Thomas Putnam exploits the trials
How Thomas Putnam exploits the trials
Accuses neighbours to acquire their forfeited land
Theocracy in Salem means
Theocracy in Salem means
Religious and civil authority merged (church and state as one)
Reverend Hale's transformation
Reverend Hale's transformation
From zealous believer in trials to doubting critic
Elizabeth Proctor's tragic lie
Elizabeth Proctor's tragic lie
Lies to protect husband but dooms him (he just told truth)