Question

1. compare and contrast what comparisons can you make between abigail’s relationship with the other girls and her relationship with proctor? 8. literary perspectives among the characters from act one, which do you think is the most credible? the least credible? explain. literary skills: motivation 9. hypothesize what concerns might reverend parris have about betty’s affliction? 10. infer what do you think is abigail’s motivation to “open” herself and begin naming names? literary skills review: figures of speech 11. analyze a figure of speech describes one thing in terms of something else and is not meant to be taken literally. how does miller’s figurative language, “dark houses snuggling against the raw massachusetts winter,” lend to the mood of the crucible?

Explanation:

1. Abigail's relationship with other girls is one of manipulation and group - think, using them for her schemes. Her relationship with Proctor is one of illicit passion and a desire for him to leave his wife.
2. Credibility can be judged by a character's honesty, motives, and actions. For example, Elizabeth Proctor might be seen as credible due to her integrity, while Abigail is less credible because of her lies and manipulations.
3. Reverend Parris may be concerned about his reputation in the community if Betty's affliction is linked to witchcraft, as well as her well - being and the potential disruption to the town.
4. Abigail's motivation to name names could be to gain power and control in the town, to deflect blame from herself, and to eliminate those she dislikes or sees as obstacles.
5. The figurative language "dark houses snuggling against the raw Massachusetts winter" creates a sense of foreboding and isolation. The "dark houses" suggest secrets and hidden things, while the "snuggling" gives a sense of unease, contributing to the overall mood of suspicion and tension in The Crucible.

Answer:

1. With other girls: manipulation; with Proctor: illicit passion.
2. Most credible: e.g., Elizabeth Proctor (due to integrity); Least credible: e.g., Abigail (due to lies).
3. Reputation, well - being, town disruption.
4. Gain power, deflect blame, eliminate enemies.
5. Creates foreboding and isolation, suggests secrets.