Worksheet on The Crucible: Salem Witch Trials and Mythology
English
Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on The Crucible, exploring themes of the Salem Witch Trials through the lens of mythology. Students will analyze excerpts, identify literary techniques, and engage in creative writing tasks centered around mythological themes.
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Worksheet on The Crucible: Salem Witch Trials and Mythology
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, dramatizes the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, a period marked by mass hysteria, fear, and accusations of witchcraft. The play explores themes of morality, hysteria, and the struggle between individual conscience and communal pressure. In a broader sense, it echoes mythological stories where gods and mortals grapple with divine judgments, moral dilemmas, and fate. The hysteria can be likened to mythic chaos, where unseen forces influence human actions and perceptions of truth. Just as mythological tales often depict heroes facing moral tests, characters in the play confront their own fears and societal expectations. For example, the accusations and paranoia resemble mythic battles between good and evil, where truth is obscured by fear and superstition. Short phrases like 'mass hysteria' and 'moral dilemma' serve as focal points for students to analyze language and thematic significance. Understanding these parallels enhances comprehension of how myths inform moral and societal conflicts, revealing the play's enduring relevance beyond literal historical events.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context provided.
1.
What historical event is the setting of The Crucible based on?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one mythological theme that parallels the hysteria in Salem depicted in the play.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the phrase 'mass hysteria' relates to the events in The Crucible.
[3 marks]4.
Which literary device is most evident in the phrase 'unseen forces influence human actions'? (Provide the device and a brief explanation.)
[3 marks]5.
Describe how the theme of moral dilemma in The Crucible can be compared to a mythological story.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'divine judgments' in understanding the play's conflict?
[2 marks]7.
Identify and explain one literary technique used to evoke the mythological parallels in the context guide.
[3 marks]8.
Based on the context, how does understanding mythology help deepen the analysis of The Crucible?
[3 marks]9.
Creative Prompt: Write a myth-inspired short story that explores a moral dilemma similar to that faced by characters in The Crucible. Include a brief outline of your story and the mythological elements involved.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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