Quote WS DUE DATE and HW for Monday

The quote worksheet from this week will be collected on 5/7 since we will solely focus on SAT prep for the next week. 

In addition, you must read the rest of The Crucible for Monday.  The notes you take on Act 4 will be collected and counted toward the fourth quarter.

Vocabulary for 4/26-4/27

—ING ADJECTIVES

NOTES:

You use many “—ing” adjectives to describe the effect that something has on your feelings, or on the feelings of people in general. If you talk about ‘a surprising number’, you mean that the number surprises you. Look at the following examples:

1.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  He lives in a charming house just outside the town.

2.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 She always has a warm welcoming smile.

Most “—ing” adjectives have a related transitive verb.  (i.e., compel, daunt)

57.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Compelling—evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way

SAMPLE SENTENCE—It is difficult for me to understand why the judges find the girls’ testimonies compelling; I just cannot understand why everyone believes Abigail’s lies.

58.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Daunting—seemingly difficult to deal with; intimidating

SAMPLE SENTENCE—The scene in the courtroom is daunting for Elizabeth.  She is being questioned about the character of her husband but is instructed not to look at him.  Although she knows of his infidelity, she cannot confess it when Danforth commands.

59.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Cunning—having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion

SAMPLE SENTENCE—One cannot argue the fact that Thomas Putnam is cunning.  Even when Giles Corey brings evidence of Putnam’s avarice to Danforth and Hathorne, they quickly dismiss it without even questioning him.

—TION/—SION  NOUNS

NOTES:

The /shun/ sound at the end of words is spelled several different ways: —tion as in motion and —sion as in profession. Words that end in —tion and —sion often name things. They show an act of or state of. 

60.   ASPERSION— an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something

The verb “asperse” means to attack the integrity of someone.

SAMPLE SENTENCE—Abigail and the girls cast aspersion on Mary, claiming that she made a compact with the Devil.

61.   COMPUNCTION—a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad; remorse

SAMPLE SENTENCE—It is evident at the end of Act 3 that John Proctor feels compunction for his lechery.

Homework for Act 3: Due Thursday

We've read Act 3.  We've watched the Hollywood version of Act 3.  Now, it's time for you to dissect Act 3.  Skim through the pages of Act 3 of The Crucible.  Find at least 10 quotes from the text that develops character conflict or elaborates upon a specific character's desires and motivations (i.e., Putnam's desires/Abigail's desires/Proctor's desires).  Remember, I called your attention to important pages while we watched and discussed the film version today.

This Week’s Critical Lens Prep

ANALYZING QUOTES: April 23^rd – April 27^th

Quote	Interpretation: What do you think this person meant? When you interpret this, be sure that your own philosophy comes into play.	Application to Piece 1	Application to Piece 2
MONDAY— Alexander Solzhenitsyn once said, "The sole substitute for an experience which we have not ourselves lived through is literature."		Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:
TUESDAY— Albert Schweitzer once said, "The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives."		Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:
WEDNESDAY— Sophocles once said, "Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart's desire; the other is to get it."		Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:
THURSDAY— George Gordon Byron once said, "Adversity is the first path to truth."		Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:
FRIDAY— TS Eliot once said, "This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but a whimper."		Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Thorough discussion of character/scene: Reasoning:

VOCABULARY AS OF 4/23     

NOTE: THERE ARE ONLY 56 WORDS BECAUSE OF THE TWO DAYS WITH ASSESSMENTS (CRUCIBLE QUIZ AND VOCABULARY TEST #2)

1. patronizing    
2. repress        
3. pragmatic        
4. reticent    
5. capricious    
6. frivolous
7. ignominious    
8. squalor    
9. subjective        
10. objective    
11. vulnerable    
12. anomaly
13. revere        
14. pretentious    
15. condescending    
16. alleviate    
17. uncanny    
18. conventional
19. vilify        
20. slander    
21. trepidation        
22. turbulence    
23. puritanical    
24. crucible
25. rapturous        
26. languish    
27. indulge        
28. hedonism    
29. convoluted    
30. abstention
31. misanthrope    
32. avarice        
33. recoil        
34. enervate    
35. meek        
36. averse
37. relinquish        
38. dissension
39. rue
40. disseminate
41. disdain
42. chastise
43. contempt
44. spurn
45. scorn
46. surreptitious
47. malice
48. stringency
49. iniquity
50. iniquitous
51. malevolent
52. malicious
53. valor
54. valorous        
    

55. amoral (adj)—without morals

• a/an is a PREFIX that means "without"
• al is a SUFFIX that indicates that the word is an adjective
• Since "AMORAL" is an adjective, it can only:
  • modify the subject or direct object of a sentence
  SAMPLE: S + Vt + DO
  In The Crucible, the amoral characters outweigh the virtuous ones.
  
  
  NOTICE HOW THE WORD "AMORAL" MODIFIES THE WORD "CHARACTERS"
  
  
  • function as the subject complement of the sentence
  SAMPLE: S + LV + SC
  In second scene of Act Two, Abigail is amoral.
      
  NOTICE HOW THE WORD "AMORAL" ADDS INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUBJECT, "ABIGAIL."

56. maniacal (adj)— suggestive of or afflicted with insanity; seemingly insane

• the word "maniac" means "madman"
• al is a SUFFIX that indicates that the word is an adjective—having the qualities of a crazy person
• Since "MANIACAL" is an adjective, it can only:
  • modify the subject or direct object of a sentence
  SAMPLE: S + Vt + DO
  The girls' maniacal behavior shocks the men of Salem
      
  NOTICE HOW THE WORD "MANIACAL" MODIFIES THE WORD "BEHAVIOR"
  
  
  • function as the subject complement of the sentence
  SAMPLE: S + LV + SC
  After Tituba falsely confesses to witchcraft, the girls become maniacal.
      
  NOTICE HOW THE WORD "MANIACAL" ADDS INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUBJECT, "THE GIRLS."

Notes from 4/16

Notes after ACT I about The Crucible:

Cast of Characters

1.  Thomas Putnam

A.     ARROGANT/PROUD/HUBRISTIC…but why?

                                                1.      eldest son in the richest family in Salem (14)

                                                2.       “regards himself as the intellectual superior of most around him” (14)

B.     The people in Salem don’t bow down to him though, so HE FEELS UNAPPRECIATED AND DISRESPECTED.

                                                1.      brother-in-law, James Bayley, was supposed to be minister, but was stopped even though the vote seemed to be in his favor and he was well qualified (14)

                                                                         i.      “felt it poor payment [for fighting the Indians and being interested in parish affairs] that the village should so blatantly disregard his candidate [James Bayley]” (14)

                                                2.      Father’s Will—made a big deal about the money that was left to the step brother (15)

                                                                         i.      This is a slap in the face because the STEP brother isn’t even blood.  During this time period, the eldest son (BLOOD) should get everything.

C.     What are his flaws? HUBRIS and GREED

                                                1.      HUBRIS

i.         On page 28, Proctor puts Putnam in his place when he tries to boss around Parris.

a.       Putnam says “When Reverend Hale comes, you will proceed to look for witchcraft here.”

Proctor says, “You cannot command Mr. Parris.  We vote by name, not by acreage.” This is an insult and a slap in Putnam’s face. This insinuates that his name means nothing.

                                                2.      GREED

i.         also blames John for stealing wood (this starts conflict with Giles Corey) (31-32):

a.        When Proctor cuts down lumber to fix his house from the land he purchased from Francis and Rebecca Nurse (they have over 300 acres and are well-liked and respected in Salem), Putnam claims that the oak came from his property (32). 

b.      Giles, who owns 600 acres of land himself, refuses to listen to Putnam’s accusations of John (32). 

c.       Putnam threatens to “claim a writ (legal document written by the court) on [Giles Corey]”

d.      Quite possibly the person who accuses the Corey’s of witchcraft. 

D.    How does he react to this feeling of insignificance/disrespect?  VENGEANCE

                                                1.      Known for “vindictive nature” even before witchcraft scenario

                                                2.      Burroughs’ Incident:

·        former minister’s (the one that became minister instead of Bayley) wife dies

·        he goes bankrupt to pay for the funeral because the church has no money to pay for him

·        Putnam can only think of the money that the man owed; he jails him for this

i.         Miller states: “the motif of resentment is clear here” (15), meaning that Thomas Putnam jails him to get back at him for the minister incident.

                                                3.      tries to plant seeds in Parris’ mind about John’s iniquity/disobedience (30-31):

i.         Parris and Proctor argue about how Parris runs the church.  When Parris says: “We are not Quakers here yet…you may tell that to your followers! There is a faction and a party [against me.]”  John responds, “Against you?...Why, then I must find it and join it.”  Putnam calls out “HE CONFESSED IT NOW!”

2.  Abigail Williams

A.     “ENDLESS CAPACITY FOR DISSEMBLING”

                                                1.      Because she is beautiful and charming, she is able to manipulate the entire village. 

i.         “My name is good in the village! I will not have it soiled” (12).

a.       Speaking to Uncle Parris

ii.       “You come out five mile to see a silly girl fly?  I know you better” (22)

a.       She says this to John to manipulate him and make him feel like he has to defend himself.  She continues to push him to confess that he still desires/longs for her.  This is not the case.

iii.      At first, she calls upon Tituba (42), who calls upon Sarah Good. Abigail is able to manipulate the crowd into believing the people that have NO social status are guilty of witchcraft.  This is all to cover up her charm to kill Goody Proctor (19).

B.     How does she react to John’s multiple rejections? VENGEANCE

                                                1.      He “put knowledge in [her heart],” so when he says that he would “cut off [his] hand before he ever reach[es] for [her] again,” she “dr[inks] a charm to kill John Proctor’s wife” (24,23,19).

3.  Reverend Parris

A.     paranoid/concerned with his reputation/demands respect

                                                1.      “He cut a villainous path, and there is very little good to be said for him” (3).

                                                2.      Hates children (3):

i.         Why is this ironic in terms of plot? uses Betty’s sickness as a way to show his authority by calling in a specialist, Hale, and by pretending to be worried about Betty.

                                                3.      Concerned with his reputation:

i.         “He believed he was being persecuted wherever he went, despite his best efforts to win people and God to his side” (3).

                                                4.      Demands Respect

i.         Feels unappreciated and undervalued, especially since he does not even have the deed to his house.

a.       Would be annoyed if someone rose to shut the door without asking him. 

b.      Since he demands respect, both Betty and Tituba seem afraid of him. Also, Proctor thinks that he is far from a godly minister because he places too much emphasis on material things (i.e., wood) and striking fear into the parishioners about Hell and the Devil.

c.       Putnam, who is below him in status, even disregards his authority by trying to boss him around.

B.     What is his flaw? INSECURITY

                                                1.      His desire to be in control is not fulfilled because Abigail manipulates him, forcing him into a witchhunt to cover her spell.  She also robs him.

                                                2.      Constantly changes his mind to agree with more intelligent and powerful people like Reverend Hale

Reverend Hale

A.     comes off as self-righteous, but dedicated to ridding the world of evil

                                                3.      He thinks he is doing “good” and speaks as though his methods are logical and scientific, when in fact he uses wives' tales and mythology to root out so-called demons.

                                                4.      His one famous line: "We cannot look to superstition in this. The Devil is precise," should raise laughter, but it never does (Arthur Miller warns us of this—p. 33).  At least in Miller's reckoning, the concept of the Devil is inherently superstitious.

                                                5.      “felt it poor payment [for fighting the Indians and being interested in parish affairs] that the village should so blatantly disregard his candidate [James Bayley]” (14)

                                                6.      “regards himself as the intellectual superior of most around him” (14)

B.     appreciated and respected (Parris is more forceful in his attempt, but less appreciated and respected)

                                                7.      think of him as part of the Fringe entourage

                                                8.      travels to New England towns wherever rumors of witchcraft are present

C.     What is his flaw? HAVEN’T FOUND OUT YET

Rebecca Nurse

A.     Logical

                                                1.      “I hope you are not decided to go in search of loose spirits…I think we ought to rely on the doctor now, and good prayer…There is a prodigious danger in the seeking of loose spirits. I fear it…let us rather blame ourselves” (27-28). She is speaking to Parris and Putnam about the illogical aspect of the witchhunt.

                                                2.      Thinks that the children are just seeking attention and that we should just ignore them.

                                                3.      Tries to fix the argument between Putnam/Parris and Proctor.  She tells Proctor: “You are another kind, John.  Clasp his hand and make your peace.”  She knows/senses the power they hold.

B.     Wife of Frances Nurse:

                                                1.      He is called upon to “arbitrate disputes as though he were an unofficial judge” because everyone has a high opinion of him (and thus, her) (25-26).

C.     How does she feel about the state of Salem? How does Salem

                                                1.      Seemed that there was a “systematic campaign against her” because of a “land war” primarily with Putnam (26).

                                                2.      The Nurse clan was the “faction that prevented Bailey from taking office” (26).

                                                3.      Putnam men sign a complaint against her (26).

                                                4.      Putnam’s daughter is the one who acts in a fit when Rebecca is mentioned in the court (ironic, eh?)  (26.)

                                                5.      Mrs. Putnam claims that she “tempted her to iniquity.” Mrs. Putnam didn’t really understand the severity of the statement (26).

Vocabulary and Quote WS for 4/16

47.  rue (v)—to regret exceedingly; feel remorse or sorrow

                                                            i.      hrowen--made sorry, grieved

48.  surreptitious (adj)—secretive, deceptive

                                                            i.      sub/sur  "from under" (hence, "secretly") LATIN

                                                           ii.      rapere "to snatch"

ANALYZING QUOTES:  April 16^th – April 20^th

Quote	Interpretation: What do you think this person meant?	Application to Piece 1	Application to Piece 2
MONDAY— Helen Keller once said, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”		Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:
TUESDAY— Hermann Hesse once said, “People with courage and character always seem sinister to the rest.”		Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:
WEDNESDAY— Winston Churchill once said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”		Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:
THURSDAY— Mark Twain once said, “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.”		Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:
FRIDAY— Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Just as courage imperils life, fear protects it.”		Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning:	Title: Author: Character/Scene: Reasoning: