Dramatic Terminology for The Crucible


	Exposition	Climax
	Section at beginning of play The girls dancing in the woods Rivalries in Salem Relationship between Abigail and Proctor Hiding the truth about their behaviout Parris' insecurity about his position Proctor is conflicted - wants to protect his reputation Hale arrives	Key Scene Proctor goes to court to admit Expose the falsehoods of the girls Mary Warren's testimony is unsuccessful which causes Proctor to have to admit. Elizabeth lies for Proctor to Danforth Truth could have conquered the lies of Abigail and the corruption of the court but Elizabeth prevented this Hale quits the court - a man of God able to see thorugh the lies and corruption and taking the innocents' side
	Rising Action	Falling Action
	Conflict between Proctor and Elizabeth Trying to move forwards Proctor is unable to forgive himself for his sin Abigail accuses Elizabeth to get rid of her for Proctor's love Proctor will do anything to save his wife Challenge the lies of Abigail and discredit her	The consequences of the climax The disappearance of Abigail with Parris' money Many in the community turn against the court Denoument- Proctor is pressurised to lie and confess to lechery Proctor recognises that he is an honest and good man so does not lie His death will accuse something good and worthwhile The truth is victorious but at a fatal cost.

Key Scene
Proctor goes to court to admit
Expose the falsehoods of the girls
Mary Warren's testimony is unsuccessful which causes Proctor to have to admit.
Elizabeth lies for Proctor to Danforth
Truth could have conquered the lies of Abigail and the corruption of the court but Elizabeth prevented this
Hale quits the court - a man of God able to see thorugh the lies and corruption and taking the innocents' side

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