Topics of Discussions
1.Why do you think Proctor chose death over dirtying his name? What does he mean by dirtying his name?
2.Compare the witchcraft hysteria with McCarthyism.
3.What is authors tone throughout the story? Does it change after the hysteria starts?
4.Compare the witchcraft hysteria with modern day. Does such hysteria still exist in any parts of the globe? Do you think it is possible for hysteria to come back in the future?
5.What does Abigail symbolize in the book? What does her end symbolize?
2.Compare the witchcraft hysteria with McCarthyism.
3.What is authors tone throughout the story? Does it change after the hysteria starts?
4.Compare the witchcraft hysteria with modern day. Does such hysteria still exist in any parts of the globe? Do you think it is possible for hysteria to come back in the future?
5.What does Abigail symbolize in the book? What does her end symbolize?