6-3+Proctors

The Proctors Your Name: Scott Hinderliter

Characters: 1. John Proctor 2. Goody Proctor

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

The character I chose was: John Proctor

1. What is the problem you are faced with?

My wife is in jail. Abigail and the other girls are faking being affected by the devil and accusing my wife as a witch.

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

Abigail is responsible for the problem and she is motivated by lust and revenge.

3. How are you trying to solve your problem, and are you successful? I am trying to solve the problem by having Mary Warren testify that the girls are faking it. No, unfortunately I am unsuccessful.

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

Yes, I am going against the girls but I myself have committed the sin of adultery.

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: You must write a letter and response from Elizabeth in jail to John OR A plea of innocence written to the court from both John and Elizabeth. Both responses should be one page total.