The Crucible Act Four

Respond to the following prompt in a minimum of 200 words. You must also reply to at least two classmates' posts. All posts and replies should be thoughtful, well-supported, and clearly written in complete sentences. Proofread before submitting. Posts and replies due by December 6.

Use evidence from the play to show how Arthur Miller conveys one of the following themes:

1.         Fear and suspicion are infectious and can produce a mass hysteria that destroys public order and rationality.

2.         It is more noble to die with integrity than to live with compromised principles that harm others.

3.         The ideas of witchcraft and “the devil’s work” in The Crucible are extended metaphors for Communism. (You may need to do a little background research for this one – check out the notes in the textbook.)

The Crucible Act Three

Respond to the following prompt in a minimum of 200 words. You must also reply to at least two classmates' posts. All posts and replies should be thoughtful, well-supported, and clearly written in complete sentences. Proofread before submitting. Posts and replies due by November 22.

Imagine that Elizabeth Proctor had told Danforth the truth. In what way might the outcome of the trials been different? Discuss also who bears the most guilt for the fate of those hanged in the Salem witch trials – the girls who accused the innocent people or the judges who sentenced them to death? Provide examples from the play to support your response.

The Crucible Act Two

Respond to the following prompt in a minimum of 200 words. You must also reply to at least two classmates' posts. All posts and replies should be thoughtful, well-supported, and clearly written in complete sentences. Proofread before submitting. Posts and replies due by November 15.

There is a great deal of irony in this act. Discuss two ironic situations or remarks that occur. Provide details about the character(s) and situation to support your examples.

The Crucible Act One

Respond to the following prompt in a minimum of 200 words. You must also reply to at least two classmates' posts. All posts and replies should be thoughtful, well-supported, and clearly written in complete sentences. Proofread before submitting. Posts and replies due by November 8.

What evidence suggests that sharp divisions exist among the people of Salem Village? Discuss at least two characters who are affected by the discord. You may discuss characters who cause conflict or those who are accused or resented by others and why.

The Things They Carried -- Final Post

Choose one and write at least four complete sentences. Be sure to also reply to at least one classmate's post. Proofread for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

1. Describe Azar and why you think he acts the way he does.
2. Why does Tim hate Bobby Jorgenson? Explain their relationship.
3. Why do you think O’Brien includes the story about Linda in the last chapter of the book?