The Crucible
Nicholas Hytner (director): The Crucible (1996)
This is the film version of Arthur Miller’s famous play “The Crucible” (1953) about the Salem Witch Trials.
- Why is witchcraft such a powerful tool in Salem?
- How is Pastor Parris depicted in the film?
- Why were the girls conjuring in the woods?
- What is Abigail’s motive for becoming a witchcraft accuser?
Superstition?
Jealousy/vengeance?
Lovesickness?
To save her own skin?
- Who is/are the voice of reason in Salem?
Rebecca Nurse?
Pastor Parris?
John Proctor?
John Hale?
- It’s hard to give a lie to dogs, John Proctor states at the end of the film. What does he mean by that? Who are the dogs?
- Why does John Proctor choose to tear up his confession eventually?
