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What happens in the crucible Act 2?
Mary Warren, their servant, has gone to the witch trials, defying Elizabeth’s order that she remain in the house. Fourteen people are now in jail. If these accused witches do not confess, they will be hanged. Whoever Abigail and her troop name as they go into hysterics is arrested for bewitching the girls.
Why is Danforth concerned about Parris?
Danforth is concerned that Parris is acting weird. Hathorne mentions Parris has had looked a little crazed lately and thinks it might not be wise to allow him amongst the prisoners.
What does Mrs Putnam believe happened to her babies?
Putnam declares that witchcraft is to blame for the loss of his seven infant children, and Mrs. Putnam becomes hostile to Rebecca.
What is the main conflict in Act 2 of The Crucible?
In Act 2 of The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, accusations of witchcraft spread through the town of Salem. Townspeople accuse their neighbors of witchcraft with little or no evidence, and most of the Townspeople believe all the accusations are true.
How did Act 3 of The Crucible end?
In the end, the judge believes Abigail, Mary goes back to her, and John is condemned to prison with the others, but Reverend Hale now sees the absurdity of the court. He renounces it and refuses to participate further.
Why does Danforth refuse to pardon the prisoners?
Danforth cannot pardon the prisoners, despite Hale’s pleas and his obvious doubts about their guilt, because he does not want to “cast doubt” on the justification of the hangings of the twelve previously condemned and on the sentence of hanging for the seven remaining prisoners.
Why does Judge Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?
Answer and Explanation: Danforth refuses to postpone the hangings because he is afraid it will make the court seem flawed. It will look like uncertainty on their part, and he cannot allow the people of Salem to feel uncertain about the court. It is supposed to be a symbol of justice and resolve.
How does Rebecca explain Betty’s and Ruth’s sickness?
What does Rebecca Nurse say about Betty and Ruth’s sickness? She thinks that the Devil has them.
What happens to Abigail at the end of the play?
What does Abigail do at the end of the play? She kills herself.
What is the main conflict of Act II of The Crucible is this conflict internal or external?
Elizabeth Proctor being accused of witchcraft by Abigail. This is external since the conflict is between Elizabeth and Abigail over John Proctor.