| 1. Give a few examples and discuss Miller’s
use of irony in Act IV.
2. What is the symbolism of making Proctor sign his name to the confession?
3. Reflect on Proctor’s statement: “Because it is my name!
Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself
to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang!
How may I live without my name? I have given my soul; leave me my name!”
4. Reflect on Proctor’s statement: “You have made your magic
now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor.
Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such
dogs.”
5. Why does Elizabeth let John Proctor die? Why doesn’t she convince
him to confess?
6. Do you think Proctor made the right decision? Explain.
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