Writing Topic 3

Crucible Writing Activity 3: Toying With Our Emotions

1.) Describe John Proctor’s redemption. Questions to consider include: Why is he unable to be redeemed in the beginning of the play? What are key shifts that allow him to be redeemed? How is he ultimately redeemed?
2.) Describe Abigail Williams treacherous fall. Questions to consider include: Why does the audience dislike Abigail? What makes her, as opposed to the other sinners, specifically the most detestable? How is her end worse than all the other characters?

What I would like you to focus on in these essays is the human side of each of these characters? How does the author manipulate the reader into feeling certain emotions for these characters? What is it about being human that makes us feel this way?

This essay should be at least 2 pages long and no longer than 5. It should be in MLA format. I expect there to be no errors, so make sure you have someone proof read.

100 Points.

Due: Friday December 5th

To Redeem: To set free; rescue. Or: To save from sinfulness.

Treachery: Willful betrayal of trust.