CliffsNotes on Miller's The Crucible

by Scheidt, Jennifer L.; Calandra, Denis M.

• ISBN13: 9780764585883
• ISBN10: 0764585886
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-05
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.CliffsNotes on The Crucible takes you into Arthur Miller's play about good and evil, self-identity and morality.Following the atmosphere and action of the Salem witch trials of the 1600s, this study guide looks into Puritan culture with critical commentaries about each act and scene. Other features that help you figure out this important work include Life and background of the author Introduction to the play Character web and in-depth analyses of the major roles Summaries and glossaries related to each act Essays that explore the author's narrative technique and the play's historical setting A review section that tests your knowledge and suggests essay topics and practice projects A Resource Center for checking out details on books, publications, and Internet resourcesClassic literature or modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

Jennifer L. Scheidt received her M.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio and now is a full-time instructor at Palo Alto Community college in San Antonio, Texas, where she teaches various writing and literature courses.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Playwright	1	(3)
Personal Background	2	(1)
Career Highlights	2	(2)
Introduction to the Play	4	(10)
Introduction	5	(5)
List of Characters	10	(3)
Character Web	13	(1)
Critical Commentaries	14	(39)
Act I, Scene 1	15	(3)
Summary	15	(1)
Commentary	16	(1)
Glossary	17	(1)
Act I, Scene 2	18	(2)
Summary	18	(1)
Commentary	18	(1)
Glossary	19	(1)
Act I, Scene 3	20	(3)
Summary	20	(1)
Commentary	20	(1)
Glossary	21	(2)
Act I, Scene 4	23	(3)
Summary	23	(1)
Commentary	23	(2)
Glossary	25	(1)
Act I, Scene 5	26	(3)
Summary	26	(1)
Commentary	27	(1)
Glossary	28	(1)
Act II, Scene 1	29	(2)
Summary	29	(1)
Commentary	29	(1)
Glossary	30	(1)
Act II, Scene 2	31	(2)
Summary	31	(1)
Commentary	31	(1)
Glossary	32	(1)
Act II, Scene 3	33	(2)
Summary	33	(1)
Commentary	33	(1)
Glossary	34	(1)
Act II, Scene 4	35	(2)
Summary	35	(1)
Commentary	35	(1)
Glossary	36	(1)
Act III, Scene 1	37	(2)
Summary	37	(1)
Commentary	37	(1)
Glossary	38	(1)
Act III, Scene 2	39	(3)
Summary	39	(1)
Commentary	40	(1)
Glossary	41	(1)
Act III, Scene 3	42	(3)
Summary	42	(1)
Commentary	42	(2)
Glossary	44	(1)
Act IV, Scene 1	45	(1)
Summary	45	(1)
Commentary	45	(1)
Glossary	45	(1)
Act IV, Scene 2	46	(3)
Summary	46	(1)
Commentary	46	(2)
Glossary	48	(1)
Act IV, Scene 3	49	(2)
Summary	49	(1)
Commentary	49	(1)
Glossary	50	(1)
Act IV, Scene 4	51	(2)
Summary	51	(1)
Commentary	51	(1)
Glossary	52	(1)
Character Analyses	53	(5)
Abigail Williams	54	(1)
John Proctor	55	(1)
Reverend Hale	56	(2)
Critical Essays	58	(5)
Miller's Narrative Technique	59	(1)
Historical Period: Puritans in Salem	60	(3)
CliffsNotes Review	63	(4)
Q&A	63	(1)
Identitfy the Quote	63	(1)
Essay Questions	64	(1)
Practice Projects	65	(2)
CliffsNotes Resource Center	67	(2)
Books and Articles	67	(1)
Internet	67	(1)
Film	68	(1)
Send Us your Favorite Tips	68	(1)
Index	69