The Crucible

 

Essay Outline-The Crucible

Due 2/23

Prompt

Why does John Proctor change his mind and tear up the confession even though this virtually condemns him to die? In four or five paragraphs, discuss Proctor’s perception of a morally righteous person and how that perception affects his decision. Think about Rebecca Nurse’s reaction to his confession and Elizabeth’s assertion that “there be no higher judge under Heaven than Proctor is!”

 

1. Introduction(5-8 sentences)

1. Hook -Question/anecdote/story

1. Background Information-Important Information on the play relating to thesis

1. Thesis

Sample Thesis In the play, The Crucible, John Proctor changes his mind in the end and tears up the confession because of many specific choices that he must face and his views of morality, which differ from those of the judges. In the play, The Crucible, John Proctor ____________ because of_______ and _______.

 

II. Body Paragraph 1:Explain the choices that Proctor must make to arrive at his decision.

1. Topic Sentence

John Proctor arrives at this decision_______________________.

1. Quote to support

In lines_____, ____states “________________. “ OR ________states “___________________” (lines__).

1. Explain

1. Explain

1. Quote to Support

In lines_____, ____states “________________. “ OR ________states “___________________” (lines__).

1. Explain

1. Explain

1. Concluding Sentence

III. Body Paragraph 2 -Clarify how Proctor’s idea of morality differs from that of the judges.

1. Topic Sentence

1. Quote to support

In lines_____, ____states “________________. “ OR ________states “___________________” (lines__).

1. Explain

1. Explain

1. Quote to Support

In lines_____, ____states “________________. “ OR ________states “___________________” (lines__).

1. Explain

1. Explain

1. Concluding Sentence

IV. Concluding Paragraph (3-5 sentences)

1. Restate thesis in different words/synonyms

 

1. Leave the reader interested and wanting more