Monday - August 22, 2011

Finish discussion of background to Arthur Miller's The Crucible -- so far, we've touched on:

• Joseph McCarthy & the threat of Communism
• Guilt by Association; Guilt by Accusation
• Dramatic License
• Theocracy
• Setting
• the forest as "the Devil's last preserve" (5)
• Paradox

Today, focus will be on DIRECT and INDIRECT Characterization, student questions, & looking ahead to the quiz on Wednesday