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Crazy I'm Crazy

It’s getting close to the final trial of the witchcraft. I’m getting real nervous about everything that’s been said. All the important adults went into a private room to talk about our plea.  One man claims us girls are frauds and fakes. That we are trying to tricking everyone into thinking we are actually good girls. A piece of paper is taken out onto the table. On it, it says that about 72 people are going to be hanged. Over 400 people are going to go to jail. Mary Warren interrupts their little private talk, and asks to speak to the governor. Giles approached her and tells her to start telling the truth.  After that was said, Mary remained quiet for the time being. Danforth started to ask Proctor if he knew that the entire premise of the court is that God is speaking through the children. Proctor replied and said he knew that it was true. So Danforth began questioning Mary, and she said the whole thing was pretense, and it was pretense with the other girls, too. So Danforth asked Proctor what his purpose was for this, and he said he hoped to free his wife. I don’t know why he wants to free his wife so badly. She’s obviously a bad woman if she’s in jail. Anyways when they came back, they started to ask us more questions. I couldn’t take it anymore with all these questions. I ended up saying everything that happened. All the other girls joined in with me, and I saw Mary trying to stop us. Mary drew her spirit into us, so we said everything she said. The judge caught her and ordered her to stop. After that, Mary accused Proctor of everything. John Proctor then said that God was dead, and that he sees a fire burning with the devils face in it.

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This is the day

It’s been a horrid and long day for me. Today was court day for me and the other accused witches. When Mary Warren and John Proctor entered the room, I was shocked to see them. Mary made a comment that me and the other girls were just pretending to be witches. Proctor took the warrant for Elizabeth’s arrest and tore it up. The judge said that Proctor didn’t have to worry about Elizabeth’s execution, because Elizabeth was pregnant. I really hope John is going to be okay. I know for sure that John will get executed, but I hope they overrun it. Later on during our session, the judge asked me to get my girls who were involved with the “witchcraft.” When I returned, the judge started to ask me questions. I was too scared and nervous to answer! Heck! I couldn’t even look him in the eye. I was shivering so much. Then out of nowhere, one of the girls accused Mary of being in charge of the witching. Then John Proctor goes out of hand and calls me a whore. That broke me when it happened. He then confessed that he and I had an affair when I used to work for him. As things were getting out of control, all the girls including myself began screaming claiming Mary was trying to take our spirits away. I’m tired of all this, I wish it can just end.

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Discussion Question #4

Who are the most important people in my life? Well if I had to pick, I’d choose my Uncle Parris, and John Proctor. I chose Uncle Parris, because he stood up for me when I went on trial. He protected me and made sure I wouldn’t get caught. No matter how much the truth was being told, he went against it and lied for me. Not only is he a protective uncle, but he is also a caring one. He was there for my cousin Betty when she was dying. I chose John Proctor, because he was my first love. Even though he hurt me back, I still wanted him back. I don’t know why I cared for him so much, other than the fact that he was my first love. I knew it was wrong, but I didn’t care. He was and will always be important to me no matter what. We both died for the same reason, and I think it was a sign. True lovers dying for the same reason must be real. That’s John Proctor is important to me. No matter what we’ve been through, he will always have that special place in my heart. I know the reasons I say for John Proctor being important to me don’t concur, but if you were me in this situation you would understand why I actually do care about him so much. 

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Discussion Question #3

If I had to change one thing in my life, it would have to be meeting Mary Warren. If I hadn’t had met Mary, then I wouldn’t be into witchcraft. If I wasn’t into witchcraft, then I wouldn’t have been in trouble or on the run. Mary was cause of all the bad events that had happened in my life. I would change me meeting her in my life. If Mary and I never met, then my life would be good right now. Betty would have never gotten sick, which meant Uncle Parris wouldn’t have been so paranoid about us. People would have trust us more. I also wouldn’t have had to face the horrid trials of the witchcraft. I’ve changed so many people’s lives, because of the witchcraft. I actually killed John Proctor, because he got involved into all this business. His wife was left all alone. His pregnant wife! I’ve probably lost respect from my Uncle Parris. He probably doesn’t even trust me or Betty at all anymore. I feel so terrible of all the other girls that got caught as well. All the innocent young girls like I myself. I caused everything bad that happened in their lives. I’m the Mary Warren of their lives. Everything is all because of Mary Warren. Mary Warren caused this to be bad. Mary Warren didn’t even get executed, she just got locked up. As for the rest of our young lives, we lost them all. 

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Discussion Question #2

I define success as something you’ve achieved. It could be a lifetime goal, or something you’ve been trying to get off your back. I believe there is no bad definition of success, because success is always positive. Yes and no, to if I have achieved success. Yes, because I was able to perform witchcraft for my first time, and I loved it. No, because I got caught for performing witchcraft, and I ended up getting hanged at a young age. There was no prevention for me to perform witchcraft, but I did get caught because my Uncle Parris saw me. I was brought into court because of this, and had to face many trials for days. That wasn’t a success at all. I was successful in pursuing Mr. Proctor. I really enjoyed that. But then I ended up getting caught for it, so I wasn’t successful at that. So I guess at first it might seem like I was successful, but then in the end I wasn’t successful. 

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Personal Narrative

My name is Abigail Williams, and I am a witch.  I was born in July 12, 1680. My cousin Betty and I were convicted of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. I was just a young one when I got accused. See what happened was me and bunch of other girls including a slave named Tituba, sneaked off into the forest at night and performed witchcraft. I know we shouldn’t have done it, but what’s done it done. During this time, I was living with my Uncle Parris who was Betty’s father. The night after the witchcraft, Betty became very sick for some reason. She wouldn’t take up for a real long time. Uncle Parris started to get worried, and questioned me about everything. I eventually told him the truth, and soon others started to find out. A couple days later, we went into trial for this. John Proctor showed up and I guess you could say it was a little awkward. If you don’t yet, John Proctor and I had kind of had an affair for a brief time while I was working for him. I had to take care of his wife Mrs. Proctor who was very ill at the time. Anyways, our “witch leader,” Mary Warren was there to defend us. She denied everything the judge asked her, but when one of the younger girls had to go up, it was really hard. When the judge asked us, and we didn’t reply for a while, Mary used her witch powers to control us and hurt us. Toward the end of the trials, Betty and I ran away with her dad’s money. I couldn’t bear to face anymore.

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Discussion Question #1

I for one think our lives are controlled by the choices we make. We control how our lives will turn out. For example, when I went into the forest with the other girls to practice witchcraft, I didn’t think I’d get caught the next day. After many trials of this situation, I ended up getting hanged. I would have never guessed that I would die at such a young age. Another example was when I had an affair with Mr. Proctor. If I knew people would make such a big deal about it, then I would have never pursued him. All these events that happened in my life were because of me. I chose my options, and I encountered the consequences for them. This perspective affects the way I interact with the world, by changing the way I am. Choices are not made by faith, but rather made by ourselves. We choose what we want and whenever we want it.  If the choices we make are bad, then it’s our fault for choosing it. We can’t blame anyone else for the choices that are made by us if they weren't made by them.

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Mary had a little lie

Today I had to go to trial for the witchery I performed. The court wasn’t even a real court it was just a room in the church. When I walked in, John Proctor was at stand. Apparently I’m also being of accused of trying to kill Mrs. Proctor. At first the judge didn’t believe him when he was charging me because I was just a child. Proctor then say I’m no child, that I act different when I’m in church. My uncle Parris defends me and says that I was under the control of Tituba at the time. Then Proctor asks Mary to tell everyone how we would go into the forest and dance around the fire. Mary didn’t answer the question. That was a good choice of her. But Proctor then says that Parris caught us dancing in the woods. It was silent for a moment. Parris spoke and said he did catch us dancing. Judge Hathrone questions Mary about the whole situation.  Mary tried fainting on command, but failed to do so. Mary didn’t want to tell the truth so she explained how she thought she saw spirits but didn’t.  All of sudden I started to feel a chill and started shivering. I looked around and saw the other girls were feeling the same. I realized that Mary was the cause of this and making us feels like this. Danforth questioned Mary if she was the cause of this. She got nervous and tried making a run for it. Proctor caught her before she could even reach the door. That was an overwhelming day for me. 

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Quote #4

 "Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!"

  In this quote, John Proctor says this just before he's signs his confession at the end of the play. He was deciding whether or not he should sign it. At this point, Proctors reputation is in danger. He thinks by saying this quote, he'd be able to save his reputation. But toward the end, he realizes that he has to tell the truth in order to save his reputation. 

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Quote #3

"I speak my own sins; I cannot judge another. I have no tongue for it."

  In this quote, John Proctor speaks it. Proctor confesses to witchcraft but he didn't tell who else was participating in it. Although the confession refers to witchcraft, it can be inferred that he is referring to his affair with Abigail. He is accepting his fault in the matter, and wishes not to point the finger at another.

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Quote #2

"I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the Devil; I saw him, I wrote in his book; I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand. I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!"

  In this scene, Abigail confessed that she was a witch. She confessed after Tituba, the slave, said everything. She says that she met the devil, then met Jesus, then blamed others for performing witchcraft. It turns out that Abigail made a false accusation. She was just jealous towards the others. 

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Quote #1

            "I cannot sleep for dreamin'; I cannot dream but I wake and walk about the house as though I'd find you comin' through some door."

          Abigail says this to John Proctor, because apparently he’s been having an affair with her. Abigail is hurt that John Proctor just pushes this aside as if nothing happened. She doesn't clearly understand why Proctor doesn't want her, if he was the one that pursued her. I chose this quote, because it showed a sensitive side of Abigail.

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Timeline historical plots

August 19, 1692: George Jacobs Sr., Martha Carrier, George Burroughs, John Willard and John Proctor are hanged on Gallows Hill. Elizabeth Proctor is not hanged because she is pregnant.

September 17, 1692: Margaret Scott, Wilmott Redd, Samuel Wardwell, Mary Parker, Abigail Faulkner, Rebecca Earnes, Mary Lacy, Ann Foster and Abigail Hobbs are tried and sentenced to hang.

September 22, 1692: Martha Cory, Margaret Scott, Mary Easty, Alice Parker, Ann Pudeator, Willmott Redd, Samuel Wardwell, and Mary Parker are hanged. Hoar escapes execution by confessing.

November 25, 1692: The General Court establishes a Superior Court to try remaining witches.

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Timeline from the book

1692, nineteen men,women, and two dogs were hanged because of witchcraft. Located in a small village in Massachusetts.

1692, a group of young girls were discovered in the forest with an Indian salve girl whom they were dancing with.

1711 governor of Massachusetts granted 150 pounds damages to John and Elizabeth Proctor

   August 19, 1692 John Proctor was hang 

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The Trial

It’s been a horrid and long day for me. Today was court day for me and the other accused witches. When Mary Warren and John Proctor entered the room, I was shocked to see them. Mary made a comment that me and the other girls were just pretending to be witches. Proctor took the warrant for Elizabeth’s arrest and tore it up. The judge said that Proctor didn’t have to worry about Elizabeth’s execution, because Elizabeth was pregnant. I really hope John is going to be okay. I know for sure that John will get executed, but I hope they overrun it. Later on during our session, the judge asked me to get my girls who were involved with the “witchcraft.” When I returned, the judge started to ask me questions. I was too scared and nervous to answer! Heck! I couldn’t even look him in the eye. I was shivering so much. Then out of nowhere, one of the girls accused Mary of being in charge of the witching. Then John Proctor goes out of hand and calls me a whore. That broke me when it happened. He then confessed that he and I had an affair when I used to work for him. As things were getting out of control, all the girls including myself began screaming claiming Mary was trying to take our spirits away. I’m tired of all this, I wish it can just end.

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4 links relevant to the book

http://www.neh.gov/about/awards/jefferson-lecture/arthur-miller-biography (author)

http://www.ericchrist.com/non-fiction/crucible.htm (literary analysis) 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115988/ (movie)

http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/sal_cru.htm (play)