Summary The inticing happenings of The Crucible Act 3
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English Home Language
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12th Grade
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The Crucible
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Detailed Notes on Act 3 of The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Introduction:
Act 3 of The Crucible is one of the most intense and climactic scenes in the
play, taking place in the courtroom where the witch trials reach their fever
pitch. The act reveals the growing power of the court and the desperation of
characters like John Proctor, who try to expose the truth but are met with
, suspicion and resistance. This act is critical in showcasing the conflict
between truth and deception, personal integrity, and the corrupt system that
fuels the hysteria. These notes provide a comprehensive analysis of the key
moments, characters, and themes, enhanced with unique imagery to engage
students and readers.
1. Summary of Act 3
Act 3 unfolds in the Salem courtroom, where Danforth, Hathorne, and other
officials preside over the witch trials. John Proctor, determined to save his
wife Elizabeth, who has been accused of witchcraft, brings Mary Warren to
court. Mary attempts to confess that the girls, including Abigail, have been
lying about seeing spirits, but the court is reluctant to believe her.
Abigail manipulates the situation by feigning a vision of Mary's spirit
attacking her. In a desperate move, John Proctor admits to his affair with
Abigail in an attempt to discredit her, but when Elizabeth is brought in to
confirm the affair, she lies to protect John’s reputation, inadvertently sealing
his fate. The act ends with Proctor's arrest, and Reverend Hale denounces
the court, realizing the depth of its corruption.
2. Key Characters in Act 3
Act 3 highlights the moral and emotional struggles of several key characters,
particularly John Proctor and Abigail Williams, as they face the immense
pressures of the courtroom.
John Proctor:
Role in the Plot:
Proctor emerges as a tragic hero, openly admitting his sins in a last-ditch
effort to expose Abigail’s lies. His attempt to save his wife and preserve the
truth is met with betrayal when the court refuses to see reason.
Character Traits:
Honest, desperate, principled.
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