Question

1. what is the significance of the poppet? what role does it play in the accusation against elizabeth? 8. when mary warren is questioned about the poppet, she states, \ask abby. abby sat beside me when i made it.\ why is this significant? 9. what happens to elizabeth? 10. what does proctor plan to do? why is it a risky plan? hint: review the vocabulary word lechery and consider that in puritan society, this was also a crime. 11. after reading this act, what is your opinion of reverend hale? explain your answer. 12. make a prediction: what do you think will happen to elizabeth?

Explanation:

These answers are based on the events and character dynamics in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The play is set in Puritan Salem during the witch trials. False accusations, superstition, and personal vendettas drive the plot. The poppet is a central object that fuels the false accusations against Elizabeth. Characters like Proctor, Mary Warren, Abigail, and Reverend Hale play important roles in the unfolding drama, and their actions and statements have significant implications for the story's progression.

Answer:

1. The poppet is a significant piece of "evidence" in the accusation against Elizabeth. It is used to imply that she is practicing witchcraft. Mary Warren made the poppet and put a needle in it for safekeeping. Abigail saw this and later stabbed herself with a needle and accused Elizabeth of using the poppet to send out her spirit to harm her. So the poppet plays the role of false - evidence that links Elizabeth to witchcraft accusations.
2. Mary Warren's statement is significant because it shifts the potential blame or knowledge about the poppet to Abby. It implies that Abby was aware of the poppet's creation and could have potentially used it for malicious purposes. It also suggests that Mary is trying to distance herself from any wrong - doing related to the poppet and is pointing the finger at Abby.
3. Elizabeth is arrested and taken away on charges of witchcraft. The poppet, with the needle in it, is used as evidence against her, and Abigail's false accusation of being stabbed by Elizabeth's spirit through the poppet leads to her arrest.
4. Proctor plans to confess his lechery (adultery with Abigail) to discredit Abigail. It is a risky plan because in Puritan society, lechery was a serious crime. By admitting to it, he would not only damage his own reputation but also risk being punished himself. Also, there is no guarantee that the court will believe his confession and discredit Abigail's accusations against Elizabeth.
5. Reverend Hale initially comes to Salem as an expert on witchcraft, believing in the existence of witches and the need to root them out. However, as he witnesses the proceedings and the false accusations, he begins to have doubts. He shows signs of compassion and a desire for truth. He tries to question the girls' accusations and is concerned about the well - being of the accused. Overall, he seems like a well - intentioned but somewhat naive man who is gradually realizing the chaos and falsehood in the witch trials.
6. Predictions may vary. Some might think that Elizabeth will be found guilty and executed like others accused of witchcraft. Others might hope that Proctor's confession or some new evidence will save her from a death sentence.