Thursday, October 29, 2015

2.3 Comparing Film Adaptation of The Crucible Due: 11/2

Write a developed response that answers the following prompt:
What specific differences did you notice between the play and the film adaptation (what we have watched so far)? Speculate as to why the changes were made. What effects do the changes have on the characterization, significance, tone, theme or message of a particular scene or of the play as a whole?

Make sure to provide concrete examples from both the play and the film to support your ideas. 

Thursday, October 8, 2015

2.2 Mini-Essays in The Crucible

Re-read the mini essays (especially the one we did not read in class!) in The Crucible Act One.
Answer the questions below:
1. Why do you think that Miller included them in the play?
2. Choose two quotes from any of the mini-essays and complete a short analysis of them.