Questions and Answers
What do golden candlesticks represent in 'The Crucible'?
What does a poppet symbolize in the community?
Innocence and youth
Dancing in 'The Crucible' is associated with conjuring the devil.
True
What do chains symbolize in 'The Crucible'?
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What does the dagger thrown at Parris's door represent?
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Who does Rebecca Nurse represent in 'The Crucible'?
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What does John Proctor symbolize?
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What is unique about the character Hathorne?
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What does Parris symbolize in 'The Crucible'?
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Who is Abigail Williams and what does she do?
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Study Notes
Symbols in "The Crucible"
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Golden Candlesticks
- Requested by Reverend Parris, they symbolize his greed and desire for wealth.
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Poppet
- Represents community unease; starts as a symbol of innocence but is corrupted into an instrument of fear.
- Associated with witchcraft and voodoo, leading to false accusations, particularly against Elizabeth Proctor.
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Dancing
- Linked to the act of conjuring the devil, viewed as a sign of evil, reinforcing the hysteria around witchcraft.
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Chains
- Symbolize restraint and bondage, depicting the repression felt by characters, particularly Tituba, who is the first to be accused.
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Dagger
- Thrown at Parris's door, signifies dissent and rebellion against authority, representing those who oppose the established order.
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Rebecca Nurse
- Embodies kindness and moral integrity, tragically becomes a victim of the trials, showcasing the theme of innocent suffering.
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John Proctor
- A flawed individual striving for redemption, symbolizes the struggle for truth and serves as the moral compass of the narrative.
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Hathorne
- Characterizes inflexibility and authoritarianism, illustrating the stubbornness of the judicial figures in the trials.
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Parris
- Embodies greed, self-interest, and the desire for respect, prioritizing personal gain over the well-being of his community.
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Abigail Williams
- Catalyst for the witch trials; she manipulates others for her gain, representing the destructive power of unchecked ambition and jealousy.
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Explore the various symbols presented in Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' through flashcards. Each card delves into significant items and their meanings, such as golden candlesticks and poppets. Understand how these symbols reflect the themes of greed and fear in the play.
