September 12 & 13, 2024
Agenda
Starter: The Crucible: Act 1 Quiz
Assignment: Act 1 Writing Response - The Blame Game
Directions: At the end of Act 1, the curtain falls on the “ecstatic cries” of Abby and Betty as they hysterically accuse random villagers of witchcraft. At this time, hysteria is beginning to take hold of Salem. Hysteria is a situation in which many people behave or react in an extreme or uncontrolled way because of fear, anger, or other extreme emotions. Think about the chain of events that have led to this scene and the characters who have contributed to the hysteria. Who is to blame for the hysteria? Who is the most guilty of perpetuating the hysteria?
Write a thesis statement and an 8 sentence body paragraph answering: Who is to blame for the hysteria? Who is the most guilty of perpetuating the hysteria? Include textual evidence cited in MLA format in your response. Think of this as a mini-essay.
