Am Lit: Week 11/8-11/19
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21 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ambiguous | uncertain, variably interpretable |
| anguish | extreme sadness, torment |
| lethargic | a state of sluggishness or apathy |
| debacle | a disastrous failure, disruption |
| asinine | Stupid or foolish |
| innuendo | an insinuation |
| paradox | a contradictory statement (a conclusion that seems senseless) |
| prodigious | large in size, or the archaic definition: unnatural, strange, abnormal |
| vocation | the work in which someone is employed, profession |
| adamant | unyielding; unshakable or immovable especially in opposition |
| The Salem Witchcraft Trials | took place 1692 |
| Arthur Miller | Published "The Crucible" in 1953, an American playwright |
| Abigail Williams | looked upon by many as a "saint"; she leads the girls and had an affair on John Proctor |
| Mary Warren | The servant of the Proctor's; she has become defiant since she has been brought to the court |
| Giles Cory | old man who is a bit confused; he remarks to Hale that his wife possibly stopped his praying. However, he is a good man who sticks to his beliefs |
| Rebecca Nurse | elderly lady who is like the town grandma. Some people are envious of her, especially Mrs. Putnam. |
| John Proctor | "manly man" who has an affair on his wife with Abigail. He tries to stay true to his word ever since his affair |
| Goody Proctor | Married to John Proctor; she is an honest woman |
| Rev. Hale | brought to the town to discover "evil doings" witchcraft. |
| succubi | a female evil spirit or demon thought to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men |
| Goody | formerly a title (short for goodwife) for a woman, especially a housewife or older woman |
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