The minister of Salem and therefore the leader of the town.

Reverend Hale brings them with him to show his authority.

The playwright of The Crucible.

"You were alone with her? Then, it is not as you told me."

Unable or unwilling to accept something different

Called to Salem as an expert in witchcraft.

Reverend Parris is most concerned with this.

These are italicized and are not read by characters.

"I denounce these proceedings; I quit this court."

Adjusting one's behavior to fit in with a group

The 17-year old "nanny" fired from the Proctors. She left town with her uncle's money.

Mary Warren makes this for Goody Proctor while sitting in the courtroom.

The town and year of the action in The Crucible.

"Thirty-one pound is gone; I am penniless."

Different than expected

Buried 7 babies and asks Tituba to conjure their spirits.

How Giles Corey's life is ended.

This is a character in a drama that is in contrast to another character; a 4-letter, F-word!

"More weight."

Extreme or excessive emotion

Respected farmer who struggles with his guilt.

Get your third child baptized and make sure you go to church on Sundays

Conversation between characters in a play.

"I have given you my soul, leave me my name."

An indirect reference, usually to history, the Bible, or mythology