Activity

The Crucible: Characterization

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Class members are asked to apply what they have learned about the classic methods of characterization Arthur Miller employs in The Crucible. Readers note their impressions based on what individual characters say, do, and what other characters say about the character.

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Classroom Considerations
  • The spidergram format does underscore the methods of characterization but does not ask readers to support their assessments with evidence from the text; therefore, consider revising the worksheet so that readers can refer to specific lines from the play
  • Although designed for The Crucible, the format of the worksheet could be used with any text
Pros
  • The worksheet can be used as an individual activity or as part of a pair-share or groups activity.
Cons
  • Beware the typos and grammar errors on the assignment sheet
  • Readers are not asked to provide support for their generalizations with evidence from the text