The Crucible: Act II, Scene

This scene actually appeared in the original production, for which you have the script, but has not been
performed in most productions since 1958. Miller deleted the scene in later editions.

1. Given what has happened in forest before, what is your BEST guess as to the Puritans view of
the forest? Explain in detail your answer.
2. Given this view, what atmosphere does Miller create by setting this scene in the woods? How is
it appropriate?
3. What evidence is there that Abigails saintly reputation is changing?
4. How has Abigial become the poppet? What is the likely explanation? What would the
motivation be?
5. What is Abigails motivation for making the world white again?
6. What is ironic about Abigail stating, Oh John, the worlds so full of hyprocrites?
7. Discuss how the truth is more important to Proctor than his reputation.