6-1+Girls

The Girls Your Name: Emily Hess Characters: 1. Mary 2. Abigail 3. Mercy 4. Susanna

Choose one of the characters above and answer the following questions from their perspective.

The character I chose was: Mary Warren

1. What is the problem you are faced with?

I have a difficult decision to make. I can either continue to lie in court and side with my friends and possibly put Elizabeth Proctor and many other innocent people to death or I can tell the truth that we were all lying and save many innocent peoples lives but I will also loose my friends and potentially put myself in jail or death sentenced.

2. Who do you think is responsible for your problem, and what is motivating them?

Abigail and John Proctor are the main people responsible for my problem and the fight between them is what is motivating them to each want me on their side.

3. How are you trying to solve your problem, and are you successful?

I am trying to make my wrongs right by telling the actual truth now but Abigail, Mercy, and Susanna are now accusing me of witchcraft and being under the devil's influence so I am not successful.

4. Is there anything ironic or contradictory about what you know and what you say or do?

At first I lie about witchcraft and pretend like I'm being bewitched even though I know none of it's true and that Abigail just wants Elizabeth Proctor to die so she can have John for herself and then later I admit later that I was lying putting my own life on the line for the Proctors.

5. When you have completed your questions above, go to your group’s discussion page and post a discussion about how you feel the trial is going so far. Don’t forget to use specific examples, and sign your character’s name.

6. Next, log onto another group’s discussion page and respond to a posting as your character.

Project: In your character’s voice you must either write one full page of your character passing notes with another girl during the hearing expressing your thoughts and concerns OR Write a “Dear Abby” letter to Abigail with response.