Key Quotes (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does Proctor's 'name' symbolise in 'Because I cannot have another in my life!'?
What does Proctor's 'name' symbolise in 'Because I cannot have another in my life!'?
Identity, reputation & moral integrity
How does John Proctor's character develop throughout the play?
How does John Proctor's character develop throughout the play?
From guilt & self-doubt to redemption
What does Elizabeth mean by 'The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you'?
What does Elizabeth mean by 'The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you'?
True guilt comes from within
Which characteristic best describes Elizabeth Proctor according to the note?
Which characteristic best describes Elizabeth Proctor according to the note?
Unwavering moral compass
How does Abigail use religious language in 'I want the light of God... I danced for the Devil'?
How does Abigail use religious language in 'I want the light of God... I danced for the Devil'?
Manipulatively to trigger hysteria
How does Abigail maintain power over the other girls?
How does Abigail maintain power over the other girls?
Through fear & intimidation
What does Danforth's quote 'with this court or against it' reveal about his worldview?
What does Danforth's quote 'with this court or against it' reveal about his worldview?
Binary, authoritarian thinking
What is Danforth primarily concerned with in 'It is a weighty name; it will strike the village'?
What is Danforth primarily concerned with in 'It is a weighty name; it will strike the village'?
Public perception over truth
How does Reverend Hale's character transform throughout the play?
How does Reverend Hale's character transform throughout the play?
From confident hunter to critic
What do Giles Corey's last words 'More weight' symbolise?
What do Giles Corey's last words 'More weight' symbolise?
Defiance & refusal of oppression
What does the religious imagery throughout the play demonstrate?
What does the religious imagery throughout the play demonstrate?
How spiritual concepts are twisted
What does 'dance with me on my wife's grave' reveal about Abigail's intentions?
What does 'dance with me on my wife's grave' reveal about Abigail's intentions?
She wants to eliminate Elizabeth